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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Garden City, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Garden City, KS from April 19, 1958 through September 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
292
Wind Reports
275
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Garden City, KS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Garden City, KS

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was measured approximately 20 minutes after it fell. Time of event based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple 2 inch stones in a picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 ESE Friend, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures from social media show 2 inch hail in Garden City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video showing at least quarter-sized hail sent via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of penny to quarter size hail 2 miles southwest of downtown Garden City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Plymell, KS
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.25″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Garden City, KS
3.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2024
8:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Plymell, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2023
3:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plymell, 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 Garden City, KS

30 reports
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52 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GCCOP 1 SW Garden City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Garden City, KS
62 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ene Garden City, KS
72 mph
Sep 10, 2026
7:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station recorded.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Garden City, KS
54 mph
Aug 16, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KAKE reported a wind gust of 54 mph was observed by the Garden City Co Op.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Garden City, KS
62 mph
Jul 23, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KS DOT observation KS010.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Garden City, KS
58 mph
Jul 23, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garden City Co Op observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Garden City, KS
60 mph
Jul 3, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Garden City, KS
64 mph
Jul 3, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garden City Co-Op station measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Garden City, KS
60 mph
Jun 28, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KS DOT site US-50 @ K-156 bridge Garden City recorded a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Garden City, KS
81 mph
Jun 22, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KSDOT (via Synoptic API) - KS010.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Garden City, KS
65 mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Garden City, KS
60 mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chaser reported 60 mph gusts on the north side of Garden City via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Garden City, KS
61 mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather Underground site - KKSGARDE143.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Garden City, KS
58 mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Garden City, KS
62 mph
Jun 22, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KSDOT (via Synoptic API) - KS010.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Garden City, 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 Garden City, KS

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 18, 2024
8:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to roofs... powerlines. and fences. Possibly Tornado damage... in the Wilson addition area. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey revealed a tornado occurred on the east side of Garden City... causing low-end EF-1 damage to homes and businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Garden City, KS
UNK category
May 21, 2020
9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Garden City, KS
UNK category
Jul 5, 2019
9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A LANDSPOUT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Friend, KS
UNK category
May 21, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION FROM EARLIER TRANSMITTED LOCATION. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 4 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Friend, KS
EF0 category
May 4, 2015
6:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a third tornado that occurred at the same time. This one was brief.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.55 NNE (Gck)Garden City Arpt, KS
EF1 category
Apr 29, 2009
6:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a landspout that was occurring west of a bigger tornado that went through a cattle dairy. This landspout damaged 3 pivot irrigation sprinklers as it moved southwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .73 W Plymell, KS
EF1 category
Apr 29, 2009
6:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started out moving southeast but then curved back to the southwest towards the end of it's life. It unfortunately went through a cattle dairy and killed over 200 head as a tremendous amount of tin churned through the air. There was one male that received injury when a door blew in. There were 8 pivot irrigation sprinklers damaged or destroyed, along with power poles, trees, roof and window damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.82 N Plymell, KS
EF1 category
Apr 29, 2009
6:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado broke power poles, roofs on homes, destroyed two mobile homes, disintegrated a shed and destroyed a pivot sprinkler. One female was injured when she was looking out the window and was struck in the face by a piece of wood that crashed into the window.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.56 NNW Plymell, KS
EF0 category
May 23, 2008
3:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Minor tree damage was done by this small tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.07 ESE Friend, KS
F0 category
May 25, 2006
7:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a weak landspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Garden City, KS
F0 category
May 7, 2006
5:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did not strike anything as it moved south/southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 NW Garden City, KS
F0 category
May 25, 1997
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Garden City, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Garden City Arpt, 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

Garden City, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,781
Households10,017
Housing units10,827
Income
Median household income$72,511
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,502
Attached single-family318
Small multifamily2,378
Large multifamily818
Mobile homes811
Housing mix
Single-family share60.1%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share29.5%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,949
Renter-occupied4,068
Vacant units810
Home value & age
Median home value$186,200
Owner homes $300k+13.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1976
Older-home share58.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,301
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 292 hail, 275 wind, and 45 tornado reports in and near Garden City, 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 Garden City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Garden City, KS is 4.50″. It was reported near Garden City, KS on May 16, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in Garden City — 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 Garden City address?

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