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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Norton, KS from June 19, 1956 through June 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67654 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
167
Wind Reports
140
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Norton, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Norton, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail in Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cocorahs report; picked up one stone that was 1 inch in diameter. Most stones were 1/2 inch in diameter. Not very many stones fell in total.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail reported with ground turning white from hail coverage. Hail fell for a duration of 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Reager, KS
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2024
4:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail ranging from nickel to half dollar in size in the town of Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNW Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed report with picture of hail up to two inches in diameter at the Keith Sebelius Reservoir.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Caller reported two inch hail on the west side of Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Norton. Spotter reported one to one and a half inches initially with two inch hail by 4:32 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
3.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Follow up report to previous report at the reservoir. One hailstone was found and measured to be three inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported one to one and a half inches initially with two inch hail by 3:32 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.50″ hail
Aug 6, 2023
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: lots of small hail with some quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report of golf ball hail. Lasted for 10-15 mins. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Norton, KS
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Norton, KS
2.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser reported hail between ping pong ball and tennis ball sizes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Norton, 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 Norton, KS

30 reports
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61 mph
May 30, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNRN measured 53 knot gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Norton, KS
60 mph
May 30, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Station; Up North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Reager, KS
62 mph
May 17, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lowrys; AWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Norton, KS
60 mph
Jun 17, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Norton, KS
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 16 inch diameter tree uprooted near middle of town. Another similar size tree was uprooted near the visitor center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norton, KS
60 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of estimated 60 MPH winds at the landfill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Norton, KS
70 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NRRK1 Norton 4SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Norton, KS
60 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NRRK1 Norton 4SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Norton, KS
65 mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with videos of estimated 60 to 65 mph winds at the Norton landfill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Norton, KS
62 mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KNRN Norton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Norton, KS
65 mph
Jul 6, 2024
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Norton, KS
60 mph
May 24, 2024
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Norton, KS
60 mph
May 2, 2024
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kansas mesonet. Wind gust measured at 10 meter height above ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Norton, KS
61 mph
Apr 28, 2024
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KS Mesonet site 4SW of Norton recorded a 61 MPH gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Norton, KS
59 mph
Apr 16, 2024
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Norton, 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 Norton, KS

16 reports
UNK category
Oct 3, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF-1 Tornado occurred. Estimated winds were 95-105 mph along with a path width of 30 yards and path length of 0.1 miles. Tornado started at 425 CDT and ended at 426pm CDT. Damage to a large building... and other outbuildings at a residence were noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Norton, KS
UNK category
Sep 22, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Received a photo of a tornado 7 miles northwest of Norton... KS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Norton, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Reager, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked to the north-northeast. Twelve electrical poles were taken down on the south side of Highway 36 just west of the prison. The tornado also disabled KQNK radio station's ability to broadcast, and a flagpole was bent in half. A trailer house and outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 ENE Norton, KS
F0 category
Oct 28, 2000
4:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado with no noticable damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Norton, KS
F3 category
Jun 3, 1999
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large tornado dropped down just east of the town of Norton and stayed on the ground for approximately 10 miles before finally lifting north-northeast of the town of Almena. This Tornado reached around 3/4 of a mile wide at times and did major (F3) damage to a few farmsteads. Tornado also went through a stage with multiple vortices.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Norton, KS
F0 category
Jun 25, 1997
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WNW Norton, KS
F0 category
Jun 22, 1996
7:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Norton, KS
F1 category
Mar 28, 1993
5:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed Highway 283 at the stateline before ending 0.25 mile inside Furnas County Nebraska. Damage occurred to a quonset building and hog feeder about 11 miles north of Norton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N To 11.25, KS
F1 category
Mar 28, 1993
4:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveled northwest at 20 mph from 4 miles northwest of Norton to 9 miles northwest of Norton. Damage was confined to an 80-foot section of barn and rolled hay bales.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW To 9 Nw, KS
F0 category
Jul 14, 1989
6:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Apr 23, 1989
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
Sep 6, 1970
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
May 25, 1965
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
Jul 10, 1964
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Norton, KS
Norton County · 2,213 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

Norton, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,704
Households1,096
Housing units1,389
Income
Median household income$51,266
$100k+ households29.6%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,265
Attached single-family88
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes32
Housing mix
Single-family share91.1%
Attached-home share6.3%
Multifamily share0.3%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied895
Renter-occupied201
Vacant units293
Home value & age
Median home value$94,100
Owner homes $300k+4.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1957
Older-home share72.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,084
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 167 hail, 140 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near Norton, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Norton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Norton, KS is 3.00″. It was reported near Norton, KS on October 3, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Norton — 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 Norton address?

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