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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dresden, KS from July 4, 1958 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dresden, KS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dresden, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Dresden, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by EM of 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Dresden, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to egg sized hail reported in Dresden. Reported via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dresden, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2023
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture of multiple golf ball sized hail stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Dresden, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to sporadic golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Dresden, KS
2.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Leoville, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2021
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF A RESIDENTS NEIGHBOR GETTING SMALL HEN EGG SIZE HAIL THAT COVERED THE GROUND. TIME BASED OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Selden, KS
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2021
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Selden, KS
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2017
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL AND BROKEN CAR WINDOWS WHILE DRIVING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dresden, KS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL VARIED IN SIZE FROM NICKELS TO QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Dresden, KS
1.75″ hail
Sep 16, 2016
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Leoville, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2016
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE AMOUNT OF HAIL COVERING THE ROAD. MOSTLY GOLF BALLS AND QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Leoville, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2011
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.94 NW Leoville, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2011
6:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.45 WNW Dresden, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 ENE Leoville, 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 Dresden, KS

15 reports
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63 mph
Aug 8, 2025
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site Ashley_Farm (AWN) measured 63 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Selden, KS
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2024
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 NNW Dresden. Dispatch reported multiple power poles... roughly 9 poles... down near the base along K Lane between 1400th-1500th road. Time is radar estimated. Report called in at 6:31 PM MT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Dresden, KS
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
2:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. 42 FOOT GRAIN TRAILER MOVED ABOUT 100 FEET AND BLOWN ONTO ITS SIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Dresden, KS
60 mph
Aug 8, 2021
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 50-60MPH. TIME ESTIMATED OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Selden, KS
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2017
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY BRANCHES FROM HEALTHY TREES SNAPPED. SOME LARGE BRANCHES UP TO 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER WERE BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dresden, KS
64 mph
Jul 3, 2009
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs 4-6 inches in diameter were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Dresden, KS
85 mph
Jun 16, 2006
4:00 PM MST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 foot cedar tree blown down. Wind speed estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dresden, KS
70 mph
Jun 19, 2000
8:58 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Dresden, KS
69 mph
May 31, 1999
11:05 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches broken by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leoville, KS
100 mph
Aug 21, 1997
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind blew out windows, uprooted trees, knocked down signs and antennas. At least 4 roofs were blown off; a storage building and a mobile home was destroyed. A leg on a grain elevator was bent. At Leoville, spotter estimated 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dresden, KS
60 mph
Aug 2, 1996
5:24 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leoville, KS
70 mph
Jun 22, 1996
7:10 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Dresden, KS
81 mph
May 8, 1990
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK mph
Jun 18, 1970
9:40 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK mph
Jul 26, 1968
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 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 Dresden, KS

12 reports
UNK category
May 10, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED TO BE JUST NORTH OF TOWN AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Dresden, KS
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
5:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An intense supercell thunderstorm produced this long track tornado which traveled 34 miles from extreme southern Decatur county into Red Willow county Nebraska. Dozens of utility poles were snapped and numerous outbuildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 N Dresden, KS
EF1 category
May 22, 2008
4:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into southern Decatur county from Sheridan county and tracked to 5 miles SW of Oberlin. Damage occurred to irrigation pivots and outbuildings in southern Decatur county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.44 W Leoville, KS
F0 category
Jun 4, 2004
7:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by railroad worker.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Dresden, KS
F0 category
Sep 6, 1992
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Sep 6, 1992
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Jun 24, 1982
2:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
Sep 5, 1972
5:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Sep 5, 1972
5:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F3 category
Jun 14, 1970
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
Jun 5, 1965
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
Jul 4, 1958
5:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Dresden, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 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

Dresden, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population49
Households23
Housing units34
Income
Median household income$31,750
$100k+ households4.4%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached34
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied22
Renter-occupied1
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$65,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share85.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 15 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Dresden, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dresden?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dresden, KS is 2.50″. It was reported near Dresden, KS on September 5, 1972.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dresden — 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 Dresden address?

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