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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 66861

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 66861 from July 12, 1956 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 66861 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 66861

51 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
6:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of 1 1/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
6:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Marion, KS
2.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Marion, KS
2.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to tennis ball sized hail for the last 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Marion, KS
4.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report with time estimated from radar. Relayed via emergency manager with picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Marion, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Marion, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Marion, KS
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Hillsboro, KS
1.50″ hail
Mar 1, 2026
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed by emergency manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Marion, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, KS
3.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... WAS WAITING ON SIZE CONFIRMATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Hillsboro, KS
3.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... RELAYED FROM BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Marion, KS
2.75″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT WITH PICTURE CAME IN VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Florence, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2020
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Marion, 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 66861

63 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
2:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole broken on the west side of Marion County Lake. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Marion, KS
80 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Marion, KS
90 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Lincolnville, KS
65 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Marion Reservoir reporting heavy rains... zero visibility and 65 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Hillsboro, KS
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2025
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated by radar. Picture sent via social media of a couple of 4-inch tree limbs down in Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, KS
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2025
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated by radar. Several trees down across the central portions of the county... including a tree down on a trailer near Hillsboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Hillsboro, KS
60 mph
Sep 21, 2024
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE METAL DUMPSTER MOVED AND FLIPPED INTO THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, KS
60 mph
Aug 15, 2024
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Marion, KS
60 mph
Jun 8, 2024
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 59.7 mph wind gust measured in Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, KS
60 mph
Jun 4, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 to 60 mph at Marion Reservoir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Marion, KS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 6 inch tree branches down at the Marion County Courthouse.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, KS
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report of partial roof blown off at the Municipal Airport in Marion.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Marion, KS
60 mph
May 9, 2023
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS WITH PEA SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Marion, KS
61 mph
Jun 12, 2022
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Florence, KS
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES AND POWER LINE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, 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 66861

12 reports
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
7:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A barn was destroyed, trees uprooted and snapped, bolted down garage blown away, windows blown in on 2 sides south of Pilsen.||Near Lost Springs, trees were uprooted, windows blown in, a concrete grain elevator was destroyed, and out buildings were destroyed.||This tornado moved into Morris County which is NWS Topeka's warning responsibility.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.05 N Marion Res, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Landspout tornado. Remained over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Marion, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
1:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Marion, KS
F1 category
May 16, 1999
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four outbuildings and two vehicles destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Durham, KS
F1 category
May 4, 1999
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Initial touchdown occurred over eastern Marion Reservoir at approximately 1535. Moving northeast at 30 kts, the tornado passed near Lincolnville and then just to the east of Lost Springs where it crossed into southwest Morris County. Extensive damage was inflicted upon one home just southeast of Lost Springs where the garage was destroyed and part of roof was lost.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Marion, KS
F0 category
Oct 8, 1997
3:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: COMBINE FLIPPED ONTO IT'S SIDE AND ONE BARN RIPPED FROM IT'S FOUNDATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Pilsen, KS
F2 category
Mar 13, 1990
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Apr 7, 1986
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
May 27, 1983
5:44 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Coffey County · 3,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Jun 16, 1975
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Apr 22, 1964
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Marion County · 4,935 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
May 20, 1959
7:51 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66861
Butler County · 21,648 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 66861 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,929
Households1,356
Housing units1,748
Income
Median household income$62,553
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,591
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily56
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share91.0%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,119
Renter-occupied237
Vacant units392
Home value & age
Median home value$127,500
Owner homes $300k+10.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share76.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,296
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 66861 have on record?

Our records show 51 hail, 63 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 66861, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 66861?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 66861 is 4.00″. It was reported near Marion, KS on April 23, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 66861 — 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 66861 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 66861 — 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 66861 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 66861 — 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 66861 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 66861 — 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 66861, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 66861, 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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