Hail HistoryHail history for Rice County, KS
154 hail reports in Rice County since 2006 on 71 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 10, 2026.
Cities in Rice County
Recent hail in Rice County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Saxman, Sterling, Chase 7 hail reports |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Geneseo 1 hail report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sterling 1 hail report |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Geneseo, Bushton 3 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sterling 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Chase, Bushton, Geneseo 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Rice County by year
When hail season peaks in Rice County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rice County
111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rice County since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 29, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Saxman 2 wind reports |
| May 29, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Geneseo 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Lyons 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Little River, Lyons 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Lyons 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Lyons, Little River 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Geneseo 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Little River, Saxman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Little River 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Silica, Sterling 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Rice County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).