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Liberty, KS hail history
Every figure below is from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database — the official NWS record — counting events recorded within 10 miles of the Liberty city centroid, 1950 to present.
Hail by year — last 15 years
| Year | Hail events ≤ 10 mi | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2017 | 4 | 1.25" (half dollar) |
| 2016 | 8 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2015 | 12 | 4.00" (softball) |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 6 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2012 | 4 | 3.00" (tea cup) |
Note: the current and prior year reflect the latest NCEI compile and grow as NWS finalizes reports; same-day activity appears on this site's storm-day pages before it reaches this table.
Wind and tornado record
- 194 thunderstorm-wind events, strongest 101 mph, most recent 2026-01-08.
- 14 tornado events, most recent 2024-04-27.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Type | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | 8 mi |
| 2025-05-19 | Thunderstorm Wind | 64 mph | 8.8 mi |
| 2025-05-19 | Thunderstorm Wind | 70 mph | 8.5 mi |
| 2025-05-19 | Thunderstorm Wind | 69 mph | 4.8 mi |
| 2025-05-19 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 mph | 8 mi |
| 2024-08-17 | Hail | 1.75" | 5.3 mi |
| 2024-08-16 | Hail | 1.00" | 8.8 mi |
| 2024-08-16 | Thunderstorm Wind | 85 mph | 8.8 mi |
| 2024-08-16 | Hail | 1.25" | 9.6 mi |
| 2024-08-16 | Thunderstorm Wind | 81 mph | 8.4 mi |
2026-01-08: “Powerlines and power poles were down across the city. In addition, several outbuildings were damaged. A semi trailer was blown over as well. Entry door windows were broken and part of a roof was peeled off of a church.”
2025-05-19: “Large tree limbs were down near downtown Coffeyville according to KGGF Radio.”
2025-05-19: “Wind gusts were estimated to be between 65 and 70 mph. Additionally, three-inch diameter tree limbs were knocked down.”
Disputing a claim at a Liberty address?
This page covers the city. A claim dispute needs the record around your address: every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles, the disputed date highlighted, citations formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify an address — $29source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events computed 2026-06-12