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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hill City, KS from September 20, 1955 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67642 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
150
Wind Reports
200
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hill City, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hill City, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: lasted 3-4 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail 1 mile east of Hill City. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail and estimated wind gusts up to 80 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, KS
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2023
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED REPORT OF HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL IN SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Edmond, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA GRAHAM COUNTY DISPATCH. PENNY TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ACCUMULATING ON ROADS AND IN DITCHES. ZERO VISIBILITY REPORTED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2021
2:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2018
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STARTED OUT AS PEA SIZE THEN GREW TO QUARTER SIZE. ESTIMATED TIME OF REPORT FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Hill City, KS
2.50″ hail
May 28, 2018
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED HAIL 2.25 INCHES MEASURED ON FACEBOOK 6 MILES SOUTH OF HILL CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED 5 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 25 NW Ellis, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 6, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AVERAGE HAIL SIZE WAS GOLF BALL. LASTED 2 MINUTES. GROUND WAS COVERED WITH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SE Hill City, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
8:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GRAHAM COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Hill City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hill City, 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 Hill City, KS

30 reports
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55 mph
Sep 14, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Hill City, KS
65 mph
Sep 14, 2026
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Hill City, KS
55 mph
Aug 28, 2026
4:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Hill City, KS
86 mph
May 19, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hill City, KS
68 mph
May 17, 2026
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KHLC ASOS reported gusted 68 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Hill City, KS
82 mph
May 17, 2026
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHLC Hill City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
68 mph
Jul 20, 2025
5:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHLC Hill City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
59 mph
Jul 6, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site KHLC reports 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hill City, KS
60 mph
Jun 30, 2025
8:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site KHLC reports 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hill City, KS
59 mph
Jun 30, 2025
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site KHLC reports 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hill City, KS
58 mph
Jul 31, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHLC Hill City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
58 mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KHLC Hill City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hill City, KS
60 mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Also reporting blowing dust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hill City, KS
62 mph
Jul 31, 2024
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hill City, KS
69 mph
Jul 4, 2024
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS in Hill City (KHLC) measured a 69 mph (60 knot) wind gust at 0335 UTC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Hill 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 Hill City, KS

21 reports
UNK category
Jul 23, 2022
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS LOCATION OF PREVIOUS REPORT. DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TORNADO... POSSIBLY A LANDSPOUT... REPORTED LOOKING EAST FROM REPORT LOCATION. TORNADO MOVED SOUTHEAST PER THE REPORT. TIME PROVIDED BY THE REPORTEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Hill City, KS
UNK category
Jul 23, 2022
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM HILL CITY. DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TORNADO... POSSIBLY A LANDSPOUT... REPORTED LOOKING EAST FROM REPORT LOCATION. TORNADO MOVED SOUTHEAST PER THE REPORT. TIME PROVIDED BY THE REPORTEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hill City, KS
UNK category
Jun 10, 2022
5:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO ROUGHLY 3 MILES EAST OF HIGHWAY 283 AND ROUGHLY 9 MILES NORTH OF WAKEENEY. TORNADO HAD A HALF CONDENSED BOWL WITH DIRT DEBRIS SPINNING BELOW. TORNADO HAD LIFTED AT TIME OF THE REPORT. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 E Saint Peter, KS
UNK category
May 27, 2021
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO WITH SMALL GROUND CIRCULATIONS REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Hill City, KS
UNK category
May 28, 2018
7:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED BY SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Hill City, KS
UNK category
Oct 1, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORTED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. SOME TREE LIMBS DOWN. ALSO HAD 1.25 INCH HAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Hill City, KS
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS employee and storm chaser reported a satellite tornado just east of Highway 283 in extreme northern Graham County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11.94 N (Hlc)Hill City Muni, KS
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
12:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS employee and storm chaser indicated a satellite tornado north and northwest of the main tornado at approximately this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.12 NNW (Hlc)Hill City Muni, KS
EF3 category
Jun 20, 2011
12:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado developed just west of U.S. Highway 283 north of Hill City and moved northeast into southern Norton County. The tornado produced extensive damage, including irrigation pivots overturned, utility poles destroyed, and farm implements rolled/tossed nearly 3/4 of a mile. The worst damage occurred in northern Graham County just east of Highway 283. Storm chasers reported at least one satellite tornado rotating around this main tornadic circulation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.91 NNW (Hlc)Hill City Muni, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2007
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No known damage...over open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Hill City, KS
EF0 category
May 22, 2007
5:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No known damage...over open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 WSW Hill City, KS
F0 category
Jun 9, 2005
2:46 PM MST
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown over open fields near Road 320 and Road N. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Hill City, KS
F2 category
Jun 9, 2005
2:20 PM MST
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A significant tornado (rated F2 based on damage survey) touched down 8 miles SW of Hill City near Road 220 and Road J at approximately 4:20 pm CDT. As the tornado continued northeast toward Road 260 and Road M it damaged two homes and destroyed a detached garage. One home suffered roof damage while another had part of the roof from the upper story removed. Significant and continuous tree and power pole damage was noted for one mile south of this location. Some of this damage was likely produced by an intense rear-flank downdraft accompanying the southern periphery of the tornado. As the tornado crossed Highway 283 approximately 3.5 miles south of Hill City, it caused structural damage to a hangar used as storage. A boat, a small four-wheeler and a camper were either heavily damaged or destroyed, with debris rolled or bounced between one-half and three-fourths of a mile. The tornado crossed the intersection of Road 290 and Road O producing tree damage. The tornado ultimately lifted about a half mile northeast of this location at approximately 4:48 pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Hill City, KS
F1 category
Apr 10, 2005
3:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado went through a farm field, damaging a calving shed and throwing several 1500 pound hay bales. Tornado reported at County Road C and Road 240 in Graham County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE St Peter, KS
F0 category
Jun 9, 2003
5:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Hill City, KS
Graham County · 1,254 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down over open fields and lasted approximately 15 minutes. Witnessed by many local residents, storm chasers and NWS employees. No damage reported. Storm/tornado movement was southeast at 7-8 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 NW Hill City, 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

Hill City, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,536
Households727
Housing units826
Income
Median household income$49,899
$100k+ households27.7%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached700
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily60
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share84.8%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share9.1%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied518
Renter-occupied209
Vacant units99
Home value & age
Median home value$89,300
Owner homes $300k+2.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share80.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars693
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 150 hail, 200 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near Hill City, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hill City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hill City, KS is 4.25″. It was reported near Hill City, KS on June 10, 2008.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hill 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 Hill City address?

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