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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ottawa, KS from August 8, 1956 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
87
Wind Reports
112
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ottawa, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ottawa, KS

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 2 inch hail stones across the street from Ottawa High School. Photos sent via email.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
7:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ONGOING AT TIME OF THE REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ottawa, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2018
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZE PER TWITTER REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Ottawa, KS
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2017
6:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
6:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WEST EDGE OF OTTAWA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Ottawa, KS
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2017
5:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Ottawa, KS
2.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2017
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2016
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Ottawa, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2016
2:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2016
2:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, KS

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65 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-65 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to the roof and a wall of the T-Mobile store on South Main Street in Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ottawa, KS
60 mph
Jul 17, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From KOFO: Tree downed through roof of house. Power is out all through town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From KOFO: 18 wheeler blown off of Interstate 35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Ottawa, KS
59 mph
Feb 14, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
6:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMB DOWN IN OTTAWA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. RELAYED FROM SHERIFF OFFICE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. VIDEO OF TREE BRANCHES UP TO 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER BROKEN -- VIDEO APPEARS TO SHOW TREES WERE HEALTHY. REPORT RECEIVED VIA TWITTER WITH TIME OF OCCURRENCE ESTIMATED WITH RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
May 4, 2020
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PER SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES... A LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
May 4, 2020
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED POWER POLES AND A RAILROAD CROSSING GUARD BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2019
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2019
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN OTTAWA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI OVERTURNED DUE TO T-STORM WIND GUSTS NEAR MILE MARKER 188 ON I-35.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Ottawa, KS
80 mph
May 7, 2019
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10M DATA REPORTED 79.9MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, KS

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: observed moving east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, KS
F0 category
Apr 24, 2003
4:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in open country and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Ottawa, KS
UNK category
Apr 26, 1964
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
Apr 22, 1964
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Ottawa, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 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

Ottawa, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,632
Households5,134
Housing units5,530
Income
Median household income$64,655
$100k+ households44.9%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,688
Attached single-family161
Small multifamily832
Large multifamily435
Mobile homes414
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share22.9%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,161
Renter-occupied1,973
Vacant units396
Home value & age
Median home value$165,700
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share60.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,847
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 87 hail, 112 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Ottawa, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ottawa?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ottawa, KS is 2.75″. It was reported near Ottawa, KS on April 14, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ottawa — 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 Ottawa address?

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