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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Nickerson, KS from May 24, 1962 through June 15, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Nickerson, KS · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 15, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Nickerson, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nickerson, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SENT VIA FACEBOOK. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nickerson, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2020
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Sterling, KS
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2019
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Sterling, KS
1.50″ hail
May 6, 2019
12:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Nickerson, KS
1.75″ hail
May 6, 2019
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Sterling, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
4:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Nickerson, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
4:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Nickerson, KS
2.50″ hail
May 2, 2018
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nickerson, KS
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2018
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nickerson, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
3:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Nickerson, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Nickerson, KS
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 2015
3:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Nickerson, KS
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 2015
10:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball sized hail and 40 to 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.26 W Nickerson, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 3, 2009
8:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by spotters associated with the emergency manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 W Nickerson, 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 Nickerson, KS

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 15, 2024
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated. Large tree branch down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Nickerson, KS
65 mph
Aug 6, 2023
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees coming down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
60 mph
May 18, 2022
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Nickerson, KS
60 mph
Aug 30, 2019
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
8:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE FELL ON HOUSE AND CAVED IN ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2019
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND FELL ONTO A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
65 mph
Jun 12, 2019
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS DOWNED A LARGE TREE. ALSO HAD DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
UNK mph
May 27, 2019
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 TO 5 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWNED. CITY LOST POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
UNK mph
May 21, 2019
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 IN. DIAMETER TREE LIMB DOWN... ACROSS THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Nickerson, KS
60 mph
Jul 29, 2018
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Nickerson, KS
UNK mph
May 25, 2016
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS 2 TO 4 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nickerson, KS
60 mph
Jul 13, 2015
6:02 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown across the road about two miles east of Nickerson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.63 E Nickerson, KS
63 mph
Apr 2, 2015
10:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured the gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.8 ESE Nickerson, KS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2015
10:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported the gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.52 W Nickerson, KS
70 mph
Apr 2, 2015
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power poles were snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.72 E Nickerson, 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 Nickerson, KS

13 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2019
12:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Nickerson, KS
UNK category
May 6, 2019
12:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE SPOTTER REPORTED 2 ROPE TORNADOES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Alden, KS
EF3 category
Jul 13, 2015
5:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado moved southwest towards the town of Nickerson. One home was completely destroyed as it was blown off of its foundation. There were no anchor bolts present in the foundation (DI2 DOD9). The second more significant damage sight was where many trees were completely uprooted. Those that were not uprooted only had the main trunk left and it was completely debarked. The home took a glancing blow and only had minor damage. The family took shelter in an above ground shelter in their garage. The damage path for this portion of the tornado that moved out of Rice County was 350 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.98 ENE Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country. Reported by KWCH-TV.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported a few brief touchdowns in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country. Reported by KWCH-TV.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country. Reported by KWCH-TV.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple very brief touchdowns in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Nickerson, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2007
6:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Nickerson, KS
F0 category
May 18, 1997
5:07 PM CST
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Nickerson, KS
F0 category
May 18, 1997
4:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Nickerson, KS
F1 category
May 13, 1974
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
May 24, 1962
4:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Nickerson, KS
Reno County · 22,258 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

Nickerson, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,088
Households442
Housing units537
Income
Median household income$51,643
$100k+ households28.5%
$150k+ households2.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached479
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes58
Housing mix
Single-family share89.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share10.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied320
Renter-occupied122
Vacant units95
Home value & age
Median home value$66,500
Owner homes $300k+0.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share84.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars404
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 42 hail, 44 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Nickerson, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 15, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Nickerson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Nickerson, KS is 2.75″. It was reported near Nickerson, KS on May 9, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Nickerson — 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 Nickerson address?

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