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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Colby, KS from July 11, 1956 through September 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
217
Wind Reports
222
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Colby, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Colby, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of Quarter Size Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter network report of 1.00 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sporadic quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2025
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: estimated nickel to quarter size hail along with video of the hail. time estimated radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Mingo, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 10 N Colby. the hail had shrunk to golf ball size an hour later. estimated time of occurrence from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail in the city of Colby at 925 pm MDT / 1025 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Colby, KS
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2024
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mingo, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2024
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media of quarter size hail in Colby.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2024
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Colby. Hail was ongoing at time of report for a current duration of 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter sized hail on Cherokee Drive in Colby. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Colby, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of golf ball sized hail 3 miles north of Colby. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Colby, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture of golf ball sized hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Colby, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Colby at 5:04 pm MDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Colby, 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 Colby, KS

30 reports
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87 mph
Sep 10, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mesonet station reported 87 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Station ID: synoptic_F8773 NOTE: multiple stations also read 87 mph nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Colby, KS
87 mph
Sep 10, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station reported 87 mph thunderstorm wind gust. Station ID wunderground_KKSCOLBY27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Colby, KS
64 mph
Sep 10, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mesonet station reported thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph station ID: weatherlink_3151b8eb-fb62-436c-9930-d56433f01252.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Colby, KS
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report of a semi flipped over on Interstate 70 associated with thunderstorm winds. time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mingo, KS
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Public report with photos of large_ empty grain bins swept off foundations and healthy trees snapped. Time and location is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mingo, KS
58 mph
Jul 10, 2026
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWN site 7.5 SW Mingo measured a 58.2 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Mingo, KS
67 mph
Jul 10, 2026
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KCBK 2 N Colby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Colby, KS
62 mph
Jul 1, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site KKSCOLBY59 measured 62 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Colby, KS
70 mph
Jun 24, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mping: Personal weather station KKSCOLBY59 is currently mesuring 70 mph still.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Colby, KS
79 mph
Jun 24, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWN; Summers646.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Page City, KS
93 mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW6347 Colby 2E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Colby, KS
73 mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW8773 Colby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Colby, KS
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple spotter network reports of trees down in Colby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Colby, KS
100 mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather station KKSCOLBY59 measured 100 mph wind gusts from 6:34 to 6:44 PM CDT. Multiple trees are down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Colby, KS
91 mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather Underground; WWTP VantagePro - KKSCOLBY59.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Colby, 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 Colby, KS

22 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTERS REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Mingo, KS
UNK category
Apr 24, 2022
5:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE SEEN ON RADAR... POTENTIAL TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Mingo, KS
UNK category
May 24, 2021
9:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHED GROUND NE OF COLBY BEFORE LIFTING BACK UP.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Colby, KS
UNK category
May 26, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK THAT STORM CHASER LIVE STORMS MEDIA UPLOADED VIDEO FOOTAGE ON YOUTUBE OF A TORNADO 12 MILES SOUTH OF COLBY... KANSAS. INFORMATION ON TIMING AND LOCATION WAS TAKEN FROM THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 S Mingo, KS
UNK category
May 26, 2019
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW Mingo, KS
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2014
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief landspout tornado was observed east of Colby, remaining over open fields and producing no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Colby, KS
F1 category
Aug 7, 2006
4:49 PM MST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed approximately 2 miles south of Colby at Interstate 70 and highway 25 and traveled 5 miles to the northwest before dissipating. The tornado developed near the Oasis Travel Plaza at 649 pm CDT and dissipated at 659 pm CDT over open fields west of town. The tornado moved northwest at approximately 30 mph. A damage survey team rated the tornado an F1 on the Fujita Scale.The tornado injured 4 people as a result of flying glass and debris at the nearby Comfort Inn, which sustained damage with debris piercing the outside walls, while awnings and tables were also damaged. A 45 foot sign supported by three "I" beams was bent over to the ground. A car dealership reported damage to about 15-20 vehicles with one vehicle a total loss. Most of the damage was due to debris breaking windows and denting the vehicles. A semi truck and trailer parked at the gas station and was lifted and pushed into another truck.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Colby, KS
F0 category
Jun 10, 2004
5:32 PM MST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado developed on a surface boundary over northeast Thomas county. The small, dusty landspout tornado was reported by a passing amateur radio operator and remained over an open field until dissipation less than a minute later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Colby, KS
F0 category
Jul 23, 1996
3:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Colby, KS
F0 category
Jul 23, 1996
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Colby, KS
F1 category
Jul 21, 1996
4:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNE Colby, KS
F2 category
May 12, 1995
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent tornado damage included farm residence and storage buildings roofs torn off, high voltage electricty towers destroyed,irrigation rigs over-turned, trees snapped. Extensive crop damage from tornado, highs winds, and large hail. Tornado moved nearly due east at 25 mph and entered Sheridan County. One woman was slightly injured while in her home during the tornado. A mobile home was completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Colby, KS
F0 category
May 12, 1995
2:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado observed by ham radio spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Colby, KS
F1 category
Jun 8, 1994
10:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado observed by spotters knocked down power poles and moved south into Logan County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Colby, KS
F0 category
Jun 12, 1983
7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Colby, KS
Thomas County · 2,896 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

Colby, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,389
Households2,090
Housing units2,443
Income
Median household income$66,731
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,842
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily339
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes140
Housing mix
Single-family share75.4%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share17.0%
Mobile-home share5.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,455
Renter-occupied635
Vacant units353
Home value & age
Median home value$150,700
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share76.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,013
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 217 hail, 222 wind, and 22 tornado reports in and near Colby, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Colby?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Colby, KS is 4.25″. It was reported near Colby Muni Arpt, KS on July 12, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Colby — 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 Colby address?

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