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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Atchison County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Atchison County, KS from July 15, 1956 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 66002 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
136
Wind Reports
116
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Atchison County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Atchison County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Potter, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atchison, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2025
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of quarter sized hail in Atchison.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atchison, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 26, 2024
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lancaster, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Farmington, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atchison, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2023
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Effingham, KS
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2022
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Muscotah, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2020
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Effingham, KS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2019
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Atchison, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2018
8:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: REPORT ON TWITTER OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN ATCHISON... KS. TIMING ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Atchison, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2018
7:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: REPORT ON TWITTER OF A LOT OF QUARTER OR GREATER SIZED HAIL IN LANCASTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lancaster, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
3:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 50MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Huron, KS
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2017
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Effingham, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2017
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Farmington, 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 Atchison County

30 reports
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65 mph
Jul 3, 2026
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lancaster, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Debris blown onto the roadway near the intersection of Route 73 and Green Street. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Atchison, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires on Kingman Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lancaster, KS
72 mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, KS
60 mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees near 286th Road and Graham Road.. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lancaster, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPING report of downed tree limbs east of Arrington. Time confirmed from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Arrington, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires near 3rd and Unity. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Atchison, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed limbs and blown debris onto U.S. Highway 59. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Atchison, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and wires on 10th Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atchison, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed limbs and wires near Cummings. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cummings, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs downed and a utility pole leaned over at a residence north of Muscotah. Several other properties with tree damage nearby. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Muscotah, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree limbs in multiple locations in western Atchison County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Muscotah, KS
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line fallen on trees. Time estimated from radar. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Atchison, KS
UNK mph
May 19, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of downed wires and power outages north and northwest of Muscotah. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Muscotah, 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 Atchison County

23 reports
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser observed brief tornado near the intersection of 230th Road and Sheridan Road in Atchison County... KS. Time was approximately 3:08 pm CDT on April 17 as estimated by radar data. Rating as EF-U since no visible damage was observed in this area... according to emergency management.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Potter, KS
UNK category
Apr 17, 2026
8:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter saw a brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Potter, KS
UNK category
May 22, 2019
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ACTIVE TORNADO AT 310TH AN EDWARDS RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Huron, KS
UNK category
May 22, 2019
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. RELAYED FROM NWS TOP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Muscotah, KS
EF0 category
Aug 24, 2007
3:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown at 1532 CST 5 miles northwest of Lancaster. No injuries or damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Lancaster, KS
F0 category
Apr 21, 2005
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado videotaped by storm chaser and observed by Leavenworth Co. EMA in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Atchison, KS
F0 category
Apr 21, 2005
4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown wrapped in rain, photographed by storm chaser in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Atchison, KS
F0 category
Apr 27, 2002
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado briefly touched down 2 miles west southwest of Effingham Kansas, moving to the northeast around 1/4 of a mile. One house had windows blown out and on the same property a large grain truck was blown over with its windows knocked out.. It also destroyed two sheds and blew hay bales, lumber and debris all over the property.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Effingham, KS
F1 category
Oct 8, 1997
6:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down in Northeast Jackson County then tracked northeast through Western Atchison County south of Route 9 to 2 miles northwest of Muscotah. Spotters then tracked the tornado northward along Highway 159 to 2 miles south of Horton in Brown County which is 7 miles north of Muscotah. The tornado was estimated to be traveling at a speed of 40 to 45 MPH. Numerous power lines were reported blown down and two farm outbuilding were destroyed 2 miles northwest of Muscotah. The path of the tornado was based on the track through Atchson County only.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Muscotah, KS
F2 category
May 6, 1993
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado formed west of Arrington near Highway K116 moved north along the Delware River bottom crossing the river 0.5 miles west of Muscotah, then moved northeast through open country before dissipating five miles west of Huron near the county lake. The Tornado was not on the ground continuously but bounced up and down leaving many areas undamaged. At least four farmsteads sustained significant damage along with many trees and numerous power poles and cable. No injures or deaths were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Arrington, KS
F2 category
Apr 26, 1991
9:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Nov 15, 1988
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Nov 15, 1988
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F3 category
Apr 26, 1984
10:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
May 28, 1982
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Atchison County, KS
Atchison County · 5,458 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 · County

Atchison County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population16,211
Households5,876
Housing units6,811
Income
Median household income$62,164
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,458
Attached single-family49
Small multifamily443
Large multifamily415
Mobile homes446
Housing mix
Single-family share80.1%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share12.6%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,315
Renter-occupied1,561
Vacant units935
Home value & age
Median home value$147,900
Owner homes $300k+13.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1969
Older-home share68.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,522
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 136 hail, 116 wind, and 23 tornado reports in Atchison County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Atchison County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Atchison County is 2.75″. It was reported near Atchison, KS on May 7, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Atchison County — 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 Atchison County address?

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