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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Brown County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Brown County, KS from August 8, 1956 through July 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 66434 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
204
Wind Reports
172
Tornado Reports
42
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Brown County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Brown County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 13, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED 2.2 INCH HAIL 1 MILE NORTH OF HWY 73 AND 170TH ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Willis, KS
1.50″ hail
May 13, 2023
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Willis, KS
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Willis, KS
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN MORRILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morrill, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2020
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Reserve, KS
1.75″ hail
Mar 19, 2020
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Reserve, KS
1.25″ hail
Mar 19, 2020
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SAID THE GROUND WAS COVERED WHITE WITH HAIL. ESTIMATED WINDS OF 45 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Reserve, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2019
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Reserve, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2019
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Robinson, KS
1.25″ hail
Aug 15, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Reserve, KS
2.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hiawatha, KS
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Reserve, KS
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
7:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Fairview, KS
2.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS. A FEW HAIL STONES UP TO 2.25 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Everest, KS
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2019
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Willis, 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 Brown County

30 reports
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58 mph
Jul 31, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne Powhattan, KS
66 mph
Jul 31, 2026
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Hiawatha, KS
59 mph
Jun 13, 2026
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Powhattan, KS
58 mph
May 19, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Powhattan, KS
62 mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Everest, KS
62 mph
Oct 30, 2024
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Morrill, KS
76 mph
Aug 15, 2024
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Everest, KS
58 mph
Aug 15, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Powhattan, KS
58 mph
Jun 16, 2024
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Powhattan, KS
59 mph
Jun 16, 2024
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Fairview, KS
60 mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Everest, KS
79 mph
Jul 29, 2023
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Everest, KS
71 mph
Jul 29, 2023
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Powhattan, KS
60 mph
Jun 29, 2023
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiawatha, KS
68 mph
Jun 29, 2023
12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reporting a gust of 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Powhattan, 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 Brown County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
7:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Confirmed tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Robinson, KS
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Robinson, KS
UNK category
May 13, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS TORNADO ON THE GROUND NORTHEAST OF SABETHA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Reserve, KS
UNK category
May 22, 2019
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: EM DID CONFIRM A TORNADO VIEWED BY SPOTTERS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Everest, KS
UNK category
Oct 8, 2018
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A SMALL BRIEF TORNADO DEVELOPED ALONG A LINE OF STORMS. IT TRACKED NORTHEAST AND DAMAGED ONE KNOWN FARMSTEAD. START AND END POINTS AND TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON TORNADO DAMAGE SIGNATURE DUAL-POL RADAR DATA AND DAMAGE REPORT. ESTIMATED PATH OF 3-4 MILES LONG ON THE GROUND AROUND 5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Hamlin, KS
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
6:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of a brief tornado touchdown that lasted around one minute. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 W Robinson, KS
EF1 category
Jun 3, 2014
10:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down around 1124 pm CDT just east of Willis and moved to the southeast damaging two homes along a path lifting around 1 mile north of Everest at approximately 1130 pm CDT. Homes exhibited debris fields blown to the south and some debris was blown to the northwest. One home had 2 by 6 boards driven into the east side of the home. Rating was EF1 with winds to around 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 E Willis, KS
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2008
6:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was reported by a trained spotter. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 S Sycamore Spgs, KS
EF0 category
Aug 24, 2007
3:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy and Fire Fighter observed a brief tornado. A weak tornado damaged part of a cornfield and toppled the upper portion of a tree at 5180 334th Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Everest, KS
F0 category
Apr 15, 2006
5:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was noted 3 miles SSW of Robinson at 5:52pm cst from a supercell thunderstorm. It was 50 yards wide and remained on the ground for only one tenth of a mile. It caused about $25,000 of damage to a home and also damaged some trees before dissipating at 5:53pm cst. The parent thunderstorm also caused separate straight line wind damage in Robinson as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Robinson, KS
F1 category
Apr 15, 2006
5:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 5:44pm cst, an F1 tornado touched down 1 mile south of Willis and travelled 4 miles before dissipating 3 miles east of Willis at 5:49pm cst. Just east of Willis, 4 well built outbuildings were destroyed on a farmstead. Several other outbuildings and trees were damaged by the tornado. Along it's 75 yard wide path, it is estimated to have caused $150,000 in damage. The parent thunderstorm was a supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Willis, KS
F0 category
Apr 15, 2006
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down at 5:40pm cst 2 miles NW of Horton in Brown County and was on the ground for 1 mile before lifting 2.5 miles NNW of Horton at 5:43pm cst. It had a path width of 50 yards. The tornado destroyed 2 outbuildings, and caused minor damage to trees and a home along its 1 mile long path, with the damage estimated at $100,000. It was spawned from a supercell thunderstorm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Horton, KS
F0 category
Apr 15, 2006
5:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This F0 tornado moved 10 miles through Jackson County before crossing the border into Brown County 3 miles west of Horton. At times, it was 100 yards wide, and was spawned from a supercell thunderstorm. No damage was noted in Brown County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Horton, KS
F1 category
Mar 30, 2006
4:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This F1 tornado crossed into Brown County from Nemaha County about 2.5 miles west-southwest of Fairview, where it damaged one farmstead. The path width was estimated to be 100 yards with the tornado being on the ground in Brown County for less than 1 mile. The damage in Brown County was estimated at $150,000. The tornado formed in a bow echo that produced an otherwise wide swath of wind damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Fairview, KS
F2 category
Jun 4, 2005
3:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Brown County, KS
Brown County · 3,811 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Three farmsteads or businesses sustained damage with a total of 15 buildings damaged or destroyed. Several cars were rolled and a combine was moved a considerable distance. A salvage yard was near one of the houses damaged by the tornado. A hubcap from the salvage yard had become airborne and was impaled in the sheet rock in the living room of the house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Hiawatha, 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

Brown County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,415
Households3,719
Housing units4,489
Income
Median household income$58,886
$100k+ households34.3%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,811
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily388
Large multifamily139
Mobile homes104
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share11.7%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,805
Renter-occupied914
Vacant units770
Home value & age
Median home value$111,100
Owner homes $300k+11.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1962
Older-home share73.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,509
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 204 hail, 172 wind, and 42 tornado reports in Brown County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Brown County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Brown County is 4.50″. It was reported near Mercier, KS on May 25, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Brown 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 Brown County address?

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