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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Otis, KS from July 15, 1961 through May 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Otis, KS · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Otis, KS

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of half-dollar sized hail with photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Otis, KS
1.25″ hail
May 9, 2023
8:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Shaffer, KS
1.50″ hail
Aug 29, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT PASSED ALONG BY MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATE IS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2021
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Otis, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT ALONG HWY 96.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Shaffer, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL REPORTS OF CONTINUED EGG SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF EGG SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTERS TO EGGS REPORTED BY SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2020
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EGG SIZE HAIL REPORTED FROM KAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
2.50″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Otis, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MAINLY QUARTERS WITH THE LARGEST BEING GOLF BALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Shaffer, 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 Otis, KS

27 reports
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70 mph
Aug 25, 2019
5:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Shaffer, KS
UNK mph
May 27, 2019
5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ANIMAL SHELTER ROOF BLOWN OFF PICTURED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Otis, KS
70 mph
May 18, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 65-70 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Shaffer, KS
UNK mph
May 16, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS REPORTED DOWN IN OTIS. WINDS DUE TO HEAT BURST EVENT. REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otis, KS
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2016
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 POWER POLES DOWN ON K4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Otis, KS
64 mph
Aug 8, 2015
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch diameter tree branches were broken by the high wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 NNW Shaffer, KS
92 mph
Sep 9, 2014
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down by the high wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.79 ESE Shaffer, KS
70 mph
Sep 9, 2014
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .88 NW Albert, KS
100 mph
Sep 9, 2014
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were uprooted, 2 sheds were destroyed, power lines were blown down and a propane tank was rolled.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.55 ENE Loretta, KS
76 mph
Jun 27, 2013
3:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Otis, KS
90 mph
Apr 14, 2012
11:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 X 120 foot metal barn was destroyed and cattle sheds were blown down. Also power lines were down in the vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 ESE Loretta, KS
70 mph
Jul 9, 2011
10:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Otis, KS
60 mph
Jul 2, 2011
10:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated to be 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 ESE Loretta, KS
60 mph
Jul 13, 2009
12:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One inch diameter tree branches were blown down. Penny sized hail was also reported as the high wind was occurring.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Otis, KS
70 mph
Jun 25, 2009
5:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea sized hail also fell and tree branches were broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 ESE Loretta, 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 Otis, KS

7 reports
UNK category
May 25, 2016
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Otis, KS
EF0 category
May 28, 2013
5:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rope tornado did not cause any damage as it moved south.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Otis, KS
EF0 category
May 25, 2008
3:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado made contact for only 30 seconds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.59 N Otis, KS
F0 category
Jul 3, 2005
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was brief touchdown reported by residents in the area and relayed by KSNW-TV in Wichita.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Otis, KS
F1 category
Apr 10, 2005
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was some roof damage to a farm. A gooseneck trailer was lifted up and it's five foot tongue was driven completely into the ground. There was also some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Otis, KS
F2 category
Jun 10, 1964
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Jul 15, 1961
6:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Otis, KS
Rush County · 1,592 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

Otis, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population434
Households122
Housing units148
Income
Median household income$61,111
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households3.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached145
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share98.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied112
Renter-occupied10
Vacant units26
Home value & age
Median home value$63,100
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share93.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars122
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 27 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Otis, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Otis?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Otis, KS is 2.75″. It was reported near Otis, KS on May 31, 2007.

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

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

I am selling a home in Otis — 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 Otis address?

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