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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bushong, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bushong, KS from September 13, 1978 through May 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bushong, KS · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last May 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bushong, KS

18 reports
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2.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
6:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.55 S Bushong, KS
1.25″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
6:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This is a delayed report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 SSW Bushong, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2011
7:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Bushong, KS
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2010
7:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 S Bushong, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2009
10:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of hail the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSW Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 2009
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2006
12:07 AM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Bushong, KS
1.00″ hail
Nov 27, 2005
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hartford, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2005
5:43 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2005
1:51 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2005
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Bushong, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2005
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2005
3:28 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Bushong, KS
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2002
4:08 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Bushong, KS
0.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2000
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Bushong, 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 Bushong, KS

9 reports
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UNK mph
May 5, 2026
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *Delayed report from spotter* Pictures sent of several downed power poles... one snapped near the middle. Estimated time was 0000-0030am.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Bushong, KS
UNK mph
May 27, 2019
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHED AND SEVERAL TREES WERE DAMAGED. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Bushong, KS
60 mph
Sep 10, 2015
8:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.4 W Bushong, KS
64 mph
Sep 10, 2015
7:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 6 inch diameter tree branch down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.4 W Bushong, KS
64 mph
Aug 10, 2009
11:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind event continued through Lyon county and did damage to some out buildings near the city of Allen. The city of Allen and Admire also reported many large trees and tree limbs snapped as a result of the wind. The swath of damage was around 20 miles wide, with the mid line drawn through the center of the damage path.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.29 W Bushong, KS
60 mph
Aug 25, 2006
9:07 PM CST
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Bushong, KS
64 mph
Jul 3, 2005
6:36 PM CST
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Bushong, KS
UNK mph
Jul 22, 1996
2:05 PM CST
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bushong, KS
UNK mph
May 20, 1982
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Bushong, KS

3 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2017
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Bushong, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 3 miles SW of Hartford and moved nroth to 1.5 miles west of Hartford. The tornado produced F0 damage to buildings on three farmsteads and several other outbuildings along its path. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell within a bow echo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Hartford, KS
F0 category
Aug 17, 1985
5:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Bushong, KS
Lyon County · 9,338 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 · City

Bushong, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population44
Households11
Housing units15
Income
Median household income$37,708
$100k+ households--
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached13
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share86.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share13.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8
Renter-occupied3
Vacant units4
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share93.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 9 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Bushong, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bushong?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bushong, KS is 2.75″. It was reported near Bushong, KS on May 17, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bushong — 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 Bushong address?

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