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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 66442

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 66442 from June 8, 1966 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 66442 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 66442

38 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Grandview Plaza, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Milford, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR FT. RILEY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Grandview Plaza, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Junction City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
3:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 40 TO 50 MPH WIND GUSTS TOO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Riley, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2023
3:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Junction City, KS
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
6:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 WSW Camp Funston, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
6:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE (Fri)Marshall Aaf Ft, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.15 NE (Fri)Marshall Aaf Ft, KS
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
11:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Camp Forsythe, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2010
1:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 W Camp Funston, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2010
1:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.36 W Camp Funston, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
12:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was located 11 miles west of the Manhattan exit on Interstate 70.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Camp Funston, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2008
8:40 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The first few reports of large hail began to trickle in along this path. The hail was generally reported to be in the quarter to golf ball size range at during this period of time. Approximiately twenty five vehicles were damaged at Fort Riley by quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.46 SW Keats, KS
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2006
8:17 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Fort Riley.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Junction City, KS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 66442

45 reports
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68 mph
Aug 14, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: AWOS station KFRI Ft Riley Station Elevation: 761 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Grandview Plaza, KS
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-6 inch tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grandview Plaza, KS
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** KHP reported a semi was blown into the median of I-70 due to strong winds. One minor injury.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Grandview Plaza, KS
75 mph
Jun 29, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFRI ASOS gusted to 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Grandview Plaza, KS
66 mph
Jun 28, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFRI ASOS gusted to 66 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Grandview Plaza, KS
64 mph
Jun 28, 2024
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KFRI ASOS recorded wind gust of 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Grandview Plaza, KS
60 mph
May 9, 2023
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Riley, KS
67 mph
Jun 22, 2022
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FORT RILEY ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Grandview Plaza, KS
60 mph
Jun 22, 2022
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grandview Plaza, KS
67 mph
Aug 19, 2016
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KANSAS MESONET SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Ogden, KS
67 mph
Aug 19, 2016
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KANSAS MESONET SITE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Ogden, KS
63 mph
May 11, 2016
9:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Riley Airfield, KS
63 mph
May 11, 2016
9:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Riley Airfield, KS
64 mph
Sep 10, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated. Dime sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S (Fri)Marshall Aaf Ft, KS
59 mph
Sep 10, 2015
7:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NE (Fri)Marshall Aaf Ft, KS
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 66442

4 reports
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Riley county from Geary county 2 miles westsouthwest of Ogden and crossed Fort Riley Army Base. The tornado moved north for approximately one mile in Riley county before dissipating two miles west of Ogden. The tornado caused siding, window, roof, tree, and car damage in the Ellis Heights housing area on the base with 32 homes in all receiving minor damage. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ogden, KS
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66442
Geary County · 7,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down on Fort Riley Army Base approximately 3 miles northeast of Junction City and moved north for one mile before crossing into Riley county approximately 4 miles northeast of Junction City. It produced F1 damage to trees and headstones in the Fort Riley cemetery area. The Fort was without power for several hours. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Junction City, KS
F0 category
Sep 7, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly over open areas of Fort Riley damaging some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Ogden, KS
F3 category
Jun 8, 1966
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66442
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 66442 area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,876
Households3,996
Housing units4,190
Income
Median household income$46,403
$100k+ households22.7%
$150k+ households5.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached529
Attached single-family2,323
Small multifamily1,303
Large multifamily35
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share12.6%
Attached-home share55.4%
Multifamily share31.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied39
Renter-occupied3,957
Vacant units194
Home value & age
Median home value$222,100
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2010
Older-home share15.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,959
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 66442 have on record?

Our records show 38 hail, 45 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 66442, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 66442?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 66442 is 1.75″. It was reported near Camp Funston, KS on June 16, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 66442 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 66442 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 66442 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 66442 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 66442 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 66442 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 66442 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 66442, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 66442, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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