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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, KS from June 4, 1955 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67410 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
284
Wind Reports
175
Tornado Reports
43
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clay County

30 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Wakefield, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Morganville, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Morganville, KS
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Clay Center, KS
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay Center, KS
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported a couple of hailstones to quarter-size in the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Clay Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also wind gusts around 55 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Wakefield, KS
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Wakefield, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Wakefield, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Longford, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Wakefield, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Longford, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Wakefield, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Morganville, KS
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2022
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Wakefield, 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 Clay County

30 reports
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59 mph
Aug 16, 2026
8:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Clay Center, KS
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limb down on power line causing down line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, KS
63 mph
May 17, 2026
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CWOP station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Clay Center, KS
60 mph
May 15, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time for previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 W Clay Center. Delayed social media report. Time estimated radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Clay Center, KS
60 mph
May 15, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Clay Center, KS
60 mph
Apr 26, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two inch tree branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW Wakefield, KS
60 mph
Apr 26, 2026
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 55-60 MPH estimate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Clay Center, KS
60 mph
May 19, 2025
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1.5 to 2.5 inch diameter limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Wakefield, KS
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media. Picture of a large part of a healthy tree down across road. Estimated speed around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, KS
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hay barn roof torn off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Idana, KS
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
10:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree down on third street in Clay Center. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, KS
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
10:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree limb down in Longford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Longford, KS
64 mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clay Center AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Clay Center, KS
62 mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KState Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Clay Center, KS
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2024
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage north of Oak Hill. Medium sized branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oak Hill, 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 Clay County

30 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS employee confirmed a brief tornado just north of Wakefield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Wakefield, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT of a rope tornado near Idana at 3:30. Photos sent via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Idana, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
2:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Clay Center, KS
UNK category
May 2, 2018
1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO BY NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Oak Hill, KS
UNK category
Oct 6, 2016
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED VIA SHERIFFS OFFICE GETTING READY TO CROSS HIGHWAY 24.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Green, KS
UNK category
Oct 6, 2016
9:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS TORNADO APPROX 1/4 MILE WIDE... WAS BECOMING RAIN-WRAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clay Center, KS
UNK category
Oct 6, 2016
9:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS A STRONG STOVEPIPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Clay Center, KS
UNK category
Oct 6, 2016
9:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Idana, KS
UNK category
Oct 6, 2016
9:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CROSSED ROAD IN FRONT OF THE SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Palmer, KS
UNK category
Oct 4, 2016
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO TRACKED NORTHWEST OF GREEN CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOUSE AND TREES. THE PATH LENGTH WAS ROUGHLY 5 MILES AND ESTIMATED PEAK WIND WAS 90 MPH. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Green, KS
UNK category
May 9, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SMALL BRIEF TORNADO SEEN BY STORM CHASER OVER OPEN FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Green, KS
EF1 category
May 18, 2013
9:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado skipped northeast and produced EF1 damage at a home along Parallel road on the Clay and Washington county border. Outbuildings were destroyed and grain bins were blown away. Ponderosa pines were sheared off near the stump in a narrow path to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 WNW Morganville, KS
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2011
5:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rope tornado was witnessed by the public who also attempted to catch the tornado with a photograph. The photo is looking east as a rain curtain wraps around the funnel and makes the funnel difficult to see. The witness stated that the tornado as described as a rope was only on the ground for a moment before lifting. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.62 SW Broughton, KS
EF1 category
Jun 5, 2008
3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A third tornado touched down in Clay County the night of the 5th. The weak tornado caused window, roof, and siding damage to several homes along it's path. Storm surveyors also noted that several trees and outbuildings had also been damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.34 N Clay Center, KS
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2008
3:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, KS
Clay County · 3,357 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado struck when it touched down to the west southwest of Clay Center. Damage surveys indicated that the primary damage that occurred was to powerlines and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.34 SE Idana, 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 · County

Clay County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,071
Households3,629
Housing units3,940
Income
Median household income$63,136
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,357
Attached single-family76
Small multifamily197
Large multifamily192
Mobile homes118
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share9.9%
Mobile-home share3.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,656
Renter-occupied973
Vacant units311
Home value & age
Median home value$149,600
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1961
Older-home share74.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,349
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 284 hail, 175 wind, and 43 tornado reports in Clay County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 4.00″. It was reported near Broughton, KS on April 15, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?

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