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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Barton County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Barton County, KS from May 6, 1955 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67665 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
513
Wind Reports
416
Tornado Reports
107
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Barton County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Barton County

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: shared through social media; half dollar to golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Ellinwood, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: shared over social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Ellinwood, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hoisington, KS
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2026
3:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Susank, KS
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Milberger, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Susank, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported alongside dime and nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Claflin, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2024
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of pea size hail with a couple of hail stones near quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Galatia, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2024
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter to ping-pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Claflin, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2024
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly smaller pea sized hail but a few golf ball sized hail pieces.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Galatia, KS
2.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KAKE relayed a picture of tennis ball sized hail. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Galatia, KS
2.50″ hail
May 6, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claflin, KS
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claflin, 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 Barton County

30 reports
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63 mph
Aug 14, 2026
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Olmitz, KS
68 mph
Aug 14, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 68 mph from a Kansas DOT site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Great Bend Airport, KS
77 mph
Aug 14, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 77 mph wind gust at Great Bend Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Great Bend Airport, KS
61 mph
Jun 21, 2026
5:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.8 Sse Ellinwood, KS
60 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGBD Great Bend Municipal Airpt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Great Bend Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report -- Semi truck blown over on US Hwy 156 east of Great Bend. Time estimated from radar. From Great Bend Post Digital News Article.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Ellinwood, KS
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: estimated about 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Susank, KS
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Ellinwood, KS
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: estimated about 60 mph... not much more.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Great Bend, KS
68 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Great Bend, KS
63 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Great Bend Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Great Bend Airport, KS
62 mph
Jun 9, 2026
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust from thunderstorm outflow at Great Bend Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Great Bend Airport, KS
60 mph
May 30, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts 50 to 60 mph with pea hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Susank, KS
60 mph
Jul 22, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nickel hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ellinwood, KS
60 mph
Jul 22, 2025
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hoisington, 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 Barton County

30 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Susank, KS
UNK category
May 26, 2021
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Claflin, KS
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VERY BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Claflin, KS
UNK category
Aug 25, 2019
2:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN. TORNADO HAS LIFTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Claflin, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2019
4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE NEAR THE BARTON/STAFFORD COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Great Bend, KS
UNK category
May 5, 2019
11:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN THEN WENT BACK UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Great Bend, KS
UNK category
May 5, 2019
11:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. BARTON COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE AND SHED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SE 120 ROAD AND SE 50 ROAD. A SILO WAS BLOWN DOWN IN THIS AREA AS WELL AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BARTON COUNTY FEED LOT. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Ellinwood, KS
UNK category
Aug 17, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN REPORTED BY THE FIRE CHIEF TO DISPATCH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Albert, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
10:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO REPORTED NORTHWEST OF GREAT BEND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Great Bend, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SOUTH OF HEIZER ON NORTHWEST 40 ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Great Bend Airport, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Great Bend, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2017
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Susank, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORT OF POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN FROM TORNADO THAT WENT THROUGH EARLIER. TIME BASED ON PREVIOUS REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Hoisington, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2017
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Hoisington, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2017
1:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Barton County, KS
Barton County · 9,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Great Bend, 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

Barton County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,275
Households10,219
Housing units12,373
Income
Median household income$56,733
$100k+ households34.0%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,598
Attached single-family250
Small multifamily1,011
Large multifamily481
Mobile homes1,027
Housing mix
Single-family share77.6%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,768
Renter-occupied3,451
Vacant units2,154
Home value & age
Median home value$117,200
Owner homes $300k+8.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.0%
Median year built1959
Older-home share78.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,720
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 513 hail, 416 wind, and 107 tornado reports in Barton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Barton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Barton County is 4.50″. It was reported near Hoisington, KS on May 15, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Barton 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 Barton County address?

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