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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hallowell, KS from September 27, 1959 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
48
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hallowell, KS · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hallowell, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also report of 60mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faulkner, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
7:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Hallowell, KS
1.00″ hail
Nov 25, 2020
2:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hallowell, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR INTERCHANGE OF HWY 166 AND 107 ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Melrose, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2020
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Faulkner, KS
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Faulkner, KS
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2020
2:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sherman, KS
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2019
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Sherwin, KS
1.00″ hail
Feb 7, 2019
3:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORT JUST WEST OF COLUMBUS... KS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Sherwin, KS
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
5:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Sherwin, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2015
7:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 W Hallowell, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 1, 2014
4:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 ESE Hallowell, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2014
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Melrose, KS
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2014
7:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The western portion of the county had hail up to the size of nickels and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 W Hallowell, KS
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
1:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds to 50mph were also reported with this storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Melrose, 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 Hallowell, KS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 12, 2026
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof of hangar collapsed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Hallowell, KS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed including tress on houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hallowell, KS
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees down over NW Belleview Rd and NW 110th in Cherokee County. Time based on radar estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sherman, KS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Melrose. Several metal buildings and barns damaged or destroyed across the southwestern portions of Cherokee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Melrose, KS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Melrose. Barn blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Melrose, KS
80 mph
Aug 17, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Faulkner, KS
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several metal buildings and barns damaged or destroyed across the southwestern portions of Cherokee County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Melrose, KS
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Melrose, KS
60 mph
Oct 13, 2021
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHEROKEE COUNTY EMD ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUSTS AT THE OSWEGO AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hallowell, KS
60 mph
Aug 29, 2020
1:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 MPH GUSTS ESTIMATED IN WESTERN PART OF COUNTY BY SHERIFF DEPUTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Faulkner, KS
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 5 DOWNED TRESS IN RURAL AREAS. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hallowell, KS
70 mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 WSW HALLOWELL. CHEROKEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OBSERVED 65 TO 70 MPH WINDS ALONG HIGHWAY 160 EAST OF OSWEGO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hallowell, KS
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHEROKEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR OBSERVED 65 TO 70 MPH WINDS ALONG HIGHWAY 160 EAST OF OSWEGO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hallowell, KS
70 mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER ESTIMATES 70 MPH NEAR INTERCHANGE OF HWY 166 AND 107 ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Melrose, KS
60 mph
May 22, 2019
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CHEROKEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUSTS IN FALKNER AND MELROSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Melrose, 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 Hallowell, KS

11 reports
UNK category
Apr 30, 2026
2:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rating EF1. Estimated peak wind 105 miles. Path Length 4.37 miles. Path width 500 yards. Several trees uprooted or snapped... empty rail cars overturned... grain bins significantly damaged. Outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous power poles bent... snapped... and broken. Duration 6 minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hallowell, KS
UNK category
May 9, 2024
4:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS Survey team confirmed that an intermittent EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 80 mph caused damage to multiple barns and numerous trees to be uprooted or snapped. This is an extension of a tornado out of Ottawa County... OK that occurred on the night of May 6.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Melrose, KS
EF0 category
Apr 2, 2015
6:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey indicated a brief weak EF-0 tornado occurred over western Cherokee County with winds up to 60 mph. Minor damage to tree limbs occurred near NW 100th Street and NW Bethlehem Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.42 NW Hallowell, KS
EF1 category
Jul 12, 2010
7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down with estimated winds of 90 mph. The tornado tracked east southeast along a broken path approximately three miles in length with a maximum path width of 60 yards. The tornado uprooted and snapped several large trees, blew over two large grain bins, heavily damaged two well constructed out buildings, and damaged one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .54 ESE Melrose, KS
EF0 category
May 10, 2008
4:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF0 tornado tracked through the Faulkner area. Damage was limited to minor damage to the grain elevator and a nearby home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 W Faulkner, KS
F0 category
Apr 6, 2006
6:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado is a continuation of the Labette County tornado that tracked south of Chetopa. The tornado crossed into Cherokee County near Highway 166, and tracked to three miles south of Faulkner. Only minor damage to a few trees were observed from the storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Faulkner, KS
F0 category
Apr 21, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Cherokee County Emergency Management observed a brief tornado touch down in rural western Cherokee County. A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that no damage occurred from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Melrose, KS
F3 category
May 4, 2003
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Melrose, KS
F3 category
Mar 15, 1982
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
May 7, 1961
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
May 6, 1961
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hallowell, KS
Cherokee County · 7,508 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

Hallowell, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population53
Households16
Housing units71
Income
Median household income$120,000
$100k+ households75%
$150k+ households50%
Housing stock
Single-family detached67
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share94.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share5.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied16
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units55
Home value & age
Median home value$60,000
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1986
Older-home share28.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 44 hail, 48 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Hallowell, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hallowell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hallowell, KS is 2.75″. It was reported near Melrose, KS on May 16, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hallowell — 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 Hallowell address?

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