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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Seward, KS from June 3, 1955 through April 2, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Seward, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 2, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Seward, KS

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mping report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Seward, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report was received from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2019
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Seward, KS
1.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2017
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED FROM WFO ICT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Seward, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2017
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Seward, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2017
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
7:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.8 WSW Seward, KS
1.25″ hail
May 11, 2014
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.19 ENE Seward, KS
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 NE Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
6:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.19 ENE Seward, KS
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2013
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SE Seward, KS
0.88″ hail
Apr 17, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Seward, KS
0.88″ hail
Jul 2, 2011
6:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were also estimated to be 50 to 55 mph that accompanied the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.3 NNW Seward, 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 Seward, KS

19 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2017
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES SNAPPED. DEBRIS BLOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Seward, KS
60 mph
Jul 14, 2015
1:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs were blown down by winds that were estimated to be at least 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Seward, KS
64 mph
Jun 15, 2013
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down by winds estimated to be 60 to 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.08 ENE Seward, KS
70 mph
Jun 5, 2008
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles were blown down and there were numerous tree branches broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Seward, KS
60 mph
Apr 17, 2008
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Seward, KS
81 mph
Apr 17, 2008
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A grain bin was displaced about 1/4 of a mile.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.29 NNW Seward, KS
75 mph
Apr 17, 2008
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tank battery was damaged and a shed top was blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.5 N Seward, KS
60 mph
Jun 29, 2006
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Seward, KS
60 mph
Jun 28, 2006
7:45 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Seward, KS
70 mph
Jul 4, 2005
11:45 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An old tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seward, KS
71 mph
Jun 15, 2005
8:31 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Seward, KS
64 mph
May 24, 2005
1:30 AM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two inch diameter tree limbs were broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seward, KS
60 mph
Apr 18, 2002
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seward, KS
70 mph
May 9, 2001
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Brief power outages reported by law enforcement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Seward, KS
64 mph
Jun 29, 2000
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Seward, 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 Seward, KS

13 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2019
4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO WAS REPORTED. RELAYED FROM NWS WICHITA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Seward, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Seward, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS FROM STORM CHASERS OF A BRIEF TORNADO NEAR SEWARD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Seward, KS
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged power poles and a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 NE Quivira Refuge, KS
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did EF1 damage to trees and power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.92 ESE Seward, KS
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2008
5:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second landspout was visible but did not cause any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.39 NW Seward, KS
EF0 category
Jul 8, 2008
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado was visible from weak thunderstorms in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 N Seward, KS
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
8:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado did not cause any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.31 ENE Seward, KS
F0 category
May 20, 2001
7:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Seward, KS
F0 category
May 7, 1993
4:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open farmland with no damage or injuries reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Seward, KS
F1 category
May 4, 1959
3:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
May 4, 1959
3:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Jun 3, 1955
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Seward, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 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

Seward, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population88
Households44
Housing units52
Income
Median household income$51,522
$100k+ households20.5%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached41
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share21.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied42
Renter-occupied2
Vacant units8
Home value & age
Median home value$91,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share84.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars44
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 19 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Seward, KS, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 2, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Seward?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Seward, KS is 1.75″. It was reported near Seward, KS on July 16, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Seward — 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 Seward address?

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