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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Howard, KS from April 2, 1956 through July 31, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
52
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Howard, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Howard, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from a viewer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Howard, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
6:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures on social media show golf ball sized hail near Howard. Relayed by EM. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Howard, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
6:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of at least 2-inch hail on the outskirts of Howard. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Howard, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Howard, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2019
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA FACEBOOK...PHOTO OF ABOUT 2 INCH HAIL IN HOWARD THAT OCCURRED AT 935PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2019
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN HOWARD THAT LASTED FOR A FEW MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 3, 2015
12:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.39 W Howard, KS
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2014
6:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.05 N Howard, KS
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2011
7:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds up to 60 mph were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.44 W Howard, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement also reported 70 mph wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 E Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
9:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.87 N Howard, KS
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2011
9:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.44 W Howard, 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 Howard, KS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Several trees and large tree limbs downs. Corroborates reports from 2 different CO-OP observers about widespread tree damage across Howard. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Howard, KS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A few tree limbs down in Howard. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howard, KS
70 mph
Jul 17, 2023
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar and surrounding reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Howard, KS
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of at least a 1-foot diameter tree branch snapped. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Howard, KS
69 mph
Jul 17, 2023
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from a Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Piedmont, KS
60 mph
May 16, 2020
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howard, KS
70 mph
Aug 5, 2013
10:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Howard, KS
60 mph
Jun 20, 2011
7:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gust reported by a trained spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 W Howard, KS
70 mph
Jun 18, 2011
9:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gust reported by a Law Enforcement officer.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Howard, KS
60 mph
Jul 16, 2010
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 50 to 60 mph downed some small tree limbs as well as damaged a screen door.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 W Howard, KS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2010
6:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A pole barn with dimensions of 40 feet by 60 feet was completely destroyed. Additionally, some minor shed and house damage occurred. Ten inch tree limbs were blown down as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 SW Howard, KS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2010
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70 mph winds damaged a tree and damaged a barn roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 W Howard, KS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2010
6:50 AM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70 mph winds damaged a fence and a sheet metal shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Howard, KS
64 mph
Jun 3, 2008
9:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: High winds knocked out power to Howard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .55 E Howard, KS
60 mph
Jun 1, 2007
2:08 AM CST-6
Wind report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNE Howard, 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 Howard, KS

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Wedge tornado reported heading towards Howard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Howard, KS
F1 category
Apr 19, 1968
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Apr 16, 1960
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
Jun 18, 1959
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F4 category
Apr 2, 1956
10:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Howard, KS
Elk County · 1,247 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

Howard, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population553
Households283
Housing units383
Income
Median household income$53,125
$100k+ households32.2%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached286
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily62
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share16.2%
Mobile-home share7.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied205
Renter-occupied78
Vacant units100
Home value & age
Median home value$53,400
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share86.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars271
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 52 hail, 35 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Howard, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Howard?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Howard, KS is 3.00″. It was reported near Howard, KS on March 26, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in Howard — 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 Howard address?

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