Hail HistoryHail history for Riley County, KS
166 hail reports in Riley County since 2006 on 78 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Apr 15, 2012.
Cities in Riley County
Recent hail in Riley County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Randolph 1 hail report |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Eureka Lake 1 hail report |
| May 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Riley 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Leonardville, Manhattan Muni, Ogden 3 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Riley, Randolph 4 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 Riley County by year
When hail season peaks in Riley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Riley County
160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Riley County since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Aug 13, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Manhattan, Ogden 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Ogden 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Randolph, Riley 2 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Rocky Ford, Randolph 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 79 mph, measured | Rocky Ford, Manhattan, Manhattan Muni 5 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Rocky Ford, Ogden, Manhattan 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Keats 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Eureka Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Manhattan, Rocky Ford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Rocky Ford 1 wind report |
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 Riley 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).