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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Garfield, KS from June 20, 1978 through June 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Garfield, KS · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Garfield, KS

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Public picture on social media showed hail ranging from penny to half-dollar size in the town of Garfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2025
5:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report. Time adjusted based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Garfield, KS
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 SE Garfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Garfield, KS
2.75″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Garfield, KS
2.50″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report was received via social media with picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Garfield, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 7, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTS OF QUARTERS TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Sanford, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2019
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON HWY 56 SOUTHWEST OF GARFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Garfield, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2019
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NOAA EMPLOYEE REPORTED PING PONG SIZE HAIL AT HWY 183/56.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Garfield, KS
2.50″ hail
May 7, 2019
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
2.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED BASEBALL SIZE BASED ON PICTURE ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2018
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2018
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN GARFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2018
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM GARFIELD. CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM GARFIELD. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED HEN EGG SIZE HAIL IN GARFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garfield, KS
1.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zook, 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 Garfield, KS

24 reports
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58 mph
Jul 22, 2025
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Frizell, KS
71 mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by the Kansas State Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Frizell, KS
72 mph
Jun 17, 2025
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report received from the Kansas State Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Frizell, KS
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 6 - 8 inch tree limbs down in city park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garfield, KS
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several poles down near roads H and I and Highway 56. Also winds estimated at 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Garfield, KS
70 mph
May 11, 2014
6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 S Garfield, KS
60 mph
May 8, 2009
2:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A one diameter tree branch was broken at this location. Also pea sized hail accompanied the high wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 S Garfield, KS
64 mph
May 8, 2009
1:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches of 3 inches in diameter were broken by the high wind. Also, 3/4 inch diameter hail fell with the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.64 SE Garfield, KS
64 mph
May 8, 2009
1:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches of 3 inches in diameter were broken by the high wind. Also, 3/4 inch diameter hail fell with the wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.64 SE Garfield, KS
60 mph
Oct 17, 2007
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also had slightly bigger than pea size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.88 NW Garfield, KS
75 mph
Sep 6, 2007
7:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were blown down and all power was out in Garfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Garfield, KS
60 mph
Jul 23, 2007
2:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One inch diameter tree branches were broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Zook, KS
60 mph
Jun 14, 2004
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Garfield, KS
60 mph
May 29, 2001
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Garfield, KS
60 mph
Aug 27, 1998
3:53 PM CST
Wind report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Zook, 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 Garfield, KS

10 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2025
12:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: End of Garfield tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Garfield, KS
UNK category
May 23, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Videos of the tornado from the broadcast media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Garfield, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2019
3:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS REPORT WAS LOOKING NORTHEAST FROM JUST EAST OF LEWIS NORTH OF THE RAILROAD TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Zook, KS
UNK category
May 7, 2019
2:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A MODEST SIZED HAY BARN WAS DESTROYED WITH THE BEAMS SLIGHTLY TWISTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Garfield, KS
UNK category
May 7, 2019
2:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL WOOD ELECTRIC POLES SNAPPED A FEW FEET ABOVE THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Garfield, KS
EF1 category
May 11, 2014
5:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a multiple vortex tornado. A sprinkler irrigation sprinkler was overturned along with some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.2 S Frizell, KS
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2009
5:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several outbuildings were destroyed by this tornado. It was video taped by folks that were about 2 miles away and they could hardly believe what they were seeing. In fact, several times they doubted it was a tornado but it was clearly a tornado that traveled 5.1 miles north-northeast and heavily damaged two well built and new outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.34 SSW Zook, KS
F0 category
Mar 27, 2004
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a brief "rope" reaching the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Garfield, KS
F0 category
Mar 23, 2000
4:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered the county at 454 PM from Edwards county. Nothing in the path to damage in Pawnee county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Zook, KS
F1 category
Jun 20, 1978
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Garfield, KS
Pawnee County · 2,433 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

Garfield, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population109
Households40
Housing units72
Income
Median household income$66,250
$100k+ households40%
$150k+ households15%
Housing stock
Single-family detached69
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share95.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share4.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied35
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units32
Home value & age
Median home value$78,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share87.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars40
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 60 hail, 24 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Garfield, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Garfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Garfield, KS is 3.00″. It was reported near Sanford, KS on March 27, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Garfield — 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 Garfield address?

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