ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, ILATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL
Hi folks! Stay ahead of the storm with a 48-hour severe weather outlook, precise hail alerts, and live hail tracking. Access hail insights, historical hail maps, and detailed reports across 300+ regions for better planning and fewer "uh-oh" moments. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay protected - all completely free. Hi folks! Stay ahead of the storm with a 48-hour severe weather outlook, precise hail alerts, and live hail tracking. Access hail insights, historical hail maps, and detailed reports across 300+ regions for better planning and fewer "uh-oh" moments. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay protected - all completely free.
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA
Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Decatur County, KS
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Decatur County, KS from July 13, 1955 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 67749 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
345
Wind Reports
195
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Decatur County, KS · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 28, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Dresden, KS
0.88″hail
Aug 27, 2026 11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: dime to nickel sized hail observed. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ssw Kanona, KS
1.75″hail
Aug 21, 2026 3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: estimated ping pong to golf ball hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Oberlin, KS
1.75″hail
Sep 19, 2025 8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail in Jennings.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, KS
1.75″hail
Sep 19, 2025 8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most of the hail was nickel to half dollar size... only a few were golf ball. Lasted around 10 minutes. Corrects previous hail report from Jennings. Golfball size hail in Jennings.
Hail Report Description: delayed report of golf ball hail with storms on the 19th.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Kanona, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 2025 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report relayed by EM of 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Dresden, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 2025 12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: quarter sized hail and sustained winds of 35 mph south of Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Oberlin, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 2025 12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of dime to 1 inch hail 5 northeast of Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Oberlin, KS
1.00″hail
May 24, 2025 2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6 W Oberlin. Heavy rain and 1 inch hail reported 6 miles west of Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Traer, KS
1.00″hail
May 24, 2025 2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rain and 1 inch hail reported 6 miles west of Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Oberlin, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 15, 2024 2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports pea to quarter sized hail... lasted approximately 3 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Traer, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, KS
2.50″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report via social media. lime to Duck egg/tennis ball sized hail occurred at the location. Over an hour after the storm hail was melted to quarter sized or larger. Damage included a broken windshield on a suburban... all west and north facing window screens broken on the house... as well as several holes in house cement siding. Timing is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Norcatur, KS
2.50″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via social media. 2.25 inch hail fell northeast of Oberlin. Hail lasted about 4 minutes. Time estimated via report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Oberlin, KS
1.50″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norcatur, KS
1.25″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Norcatur, KS
2.00″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 2 inch hail 2 W of Norcatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Norcatur, KS
1.50″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Ping pong sized hail reported by Dispatch from spotters east of Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Kanona, KS
2.00″hail
Jun 7, 2024 11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to egg sized hail reported in Dresden. Reported via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dresden, KS
1.00″hail
Apr 28, 2024 12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM reports 1 inch diameter hail in heavy rain and winds gusting to 40 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Oberlin, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 22, 2023 2:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of nickel to quarter sized hail in Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 22, 2023 2:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 1 inch hail at highway 36 and 83 in Oberlin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oberlin, KS
2.75″hail
Sep 22, 2023 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report sent via social media of baseball sized hail approximately 7 miles SE of Danbury... NE and 1 mile into KS from the state border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Lyle, KS
1.75″hail
Aug 25, 2023 10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report of hail up to golf ball size from yesterdays storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Kanona, KS
1.75″hail
Aug 25, 2023 10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail reported 8 WNW of Oberlin that lasted for 3 minutes. 1.5 inches of rain has been recorded on a PWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Traer, KS
1.00″hail
Aug 6, 2023 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Jennings. several rounds of hail this size through :50 after.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, KS
1.00″hail
Aug 6, 2023 12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: several rounds of hail this size through :40 after.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, KS
1.75″hail
Aug 6, 2023 12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture of multiple golf ball sized hail stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Dresden, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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.
Wind Report Description: Various damage associated with Heat Burst including a tree blown down... bent antenna tower and tree limb damage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SE Danbury, KS
60mph
Jun 20, 2025 12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM report of estimated 60 MPH winds behind the storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Oberlin, KS
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report of a 10-12 inch diameter live tree limb down in Norcatur.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norcatur, KS
60mph
Jun 17, 2025 3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS-KKSNORCA2.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norcatur, KS
64mph
Jun 17, 2025 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOIN Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oberlin, KS
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2025 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with pictures of damage to an out building and a tree limb down from the winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Norcatur, KS
63mph
Jun 17, 2025 2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOIN Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oberlin, KS
59mph
Jun 14, 2025 5:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site KKSOBERL22 reports 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Herndon, KS
60mph
Jun 3, 2025 2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOIN Oberlin decaying showers in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oberlin, KS
60mph
Jun 3, 2025 1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOIN Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oberlin, KS
UNKmph
May 15, 2025 2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via social media. Tree trunk split in half. Time estimated based on Oberlin AWOS (KOIN) recorded a 60 mph gust at the report time listed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oberlin, KS
58mph
Mar 14, 2025 9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KOIN Oberlin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Oberlin, KS
63mph
Sep 17, 2024 12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oberline7NE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Oberlin, KS
UNKmph
Sep 16, 2024 11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 NNW Dresden. Dispatch reported multiple power poles... roughly 9 poles... down near the base along K Lane between 1400th-1500th road. Time is radar estimated. Report called in at 6:31 PM MT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Dresden, KS
60mph
Jul 19, 2024 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 50-60 MPH winds estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Jennings, KS
58mph
Jul 6, 2024 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported via Ambient Weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Oberlin, KS
UNKmph
Jun 16, 2024 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Norcatur. Delayed report via social media of a damaged garage. Brick wall was pushed out 3-4 inches from wood frame. Tin roof was blown off including some original wood shingles with debris found in the block to the NE. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norcatur, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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 Decatur County
30 reports
UNKcategory
May 10, 2023 10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED TO BE JUST NORTH OF TOWN AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Dresden, KS
UNKcategory
Jun 5, 2022 2:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO LASTED 2-3 MINUTES THEN ENDED. LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 83/ROAD 348.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Oberlin, KS
UNKcategory
May 17, 2022 9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF LANDSPOUT TORNADO NEAR NORCATUR WITH PICTURE ATTACHED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Norcatur, KS
UNKcategory
May 26, 2021 11:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORT OF BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN. FUNNEL CLOUDS REMAIN SEEN IN THE AREA WITH RAPID ROTATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE Cedar Bluffs, KS
UNKcategory
May 26, 2021 10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Herndon, KS
EF1category
May 9, 2015 9:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser reported utility poles were snapped just north of Highway 36 on Road 314.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Oberlin, KS
EF0category
Jun 20, 2011 5:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was brief and remained over open fields with no known damage. Law enforcement reported two tornadoes occurring at the same time...one about one and a half miles east of Norcatur, and another about a mile north of Norcatur (this tornado).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Norcatur, KS
EF0category
Jun 20, 2011 5:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was brief and remained over open fields with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Norcatur, KS
EF1category
May 22, 2008 5:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An intense supercell thunderstorm produced this long track tornado which traveled 34 miles from extreme southern Decatur county into Red Willow county Nebraska. Dozens of utility poles were snapped and numerous outbuildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .78 N Dresden, KS
EF1category
May 22, 2008 4:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell thunderstorm which produced the tornado across SW-C Decatur county developed a second tornado about 3 miles SW of Oberlin. This tornado moved north and and dissipated one mile SE of Cedar Falls, traveling along the west side of highway 83. This tornado remained mostly over open fields, but destroyed a number of irrigation pivots and damaged. The rear flank downdraft caused damage in several locations on highway 83, including grain bins at a feed lot and outbuildings at a farmstead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Oberlin, KS
EF1category
May 22, 2008 4:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into southern Decatur county from Sheridan county and tracked to 5 miles SW of Oberlin. Damage occurred to irrigation pivots and outbuildings in southern Decatur county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.44 W Leoville, KS
EF0category
Mar 28, 2007 6:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several grain bins destroyed on the east side of town. Tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Jennings, KS
F0category
Jun 9, 2005 2:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado over open fields. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Oberlin, KS
F0category
Jun 9, 2005 2:31 PM MST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado occurred over open fields. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Oberlin, KS
F0category
Jun 4, 2004 8:09 PM MST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Briefly touched down in open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Jennings, KS
F0category
Jun 4, 2004 7:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported by railroad worker.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Dresden, KS
F1category
Jun 19, 2002 4:15 PM MST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Metal barn partially destroyed by tornado, losing several walls and most of the roof. Nearby house suffered minor roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Oberlin, KS
F1category
Oct 31, 2000 4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tore off several roofs, including a patio, machine shed, and calf barn. Tornado lifted shortly before crossing the State Line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Oberlin, KS
F0category
Oct 31, 2000 3:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado that had developed near the Thomas-Sheridan County Line dissipated shortly after entering southwest Decatur County. No damage noted along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 SSW Oberlin, KS
F1category
Apr 14, 1998 4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Briief tornado. Individual drove through the tornado. Side view mirrors and windshield wipers were ripped from vehicle.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Oberlin, KS
F0category
Apr 14, 1998 3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado observed by law enforcement.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Oberlin, KS
F1category
Apr 14, 1998 3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved southeast then east until it passed 1.5 miles north of Oberlin; then it moved southeast again. Siding was torn from residence 1.5 miles north of Oberlin. At the golf course...a tree was taken down and a window was broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Oberlin, KS
F1category
Apr 14, 1998 3:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Landspout tornado observed by personnel from KFNF radio station hit farmstead and slightly damaged home and outbuildings. Tornado moved ESE across U. S. Highway 36 before dissipating around 1513 CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Oberlin, KS
F0category
Aug 10, 1996 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Oberlin, KS
F0category
Jul 15, 1996 9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Jennings, KS
F0category
Jul 15, 1996 9:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Oberlin, KS
F0category
Jun 6, 1996 3:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Oberlin, KS
F1category
May 22, 1996 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Oberlin, KS
F0category
Mar 28, 1993 5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down for about 30 seconds in open country. No damage observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW To 0.75, KS
F0category
Sep 6, 1992 9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Decatur County on the Interactive Map
Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado
Get a free hail report for your address
Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.
This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.
Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Decatur County
Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Decatur County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Decatur County have on record?
Our records show 345 hail, 195 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Decatur County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Decatur County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Decatur County is 4.50″. It was reported near Jennings, KS on May 25, 1965.
A storm report showed up near my home in Decatur 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 Decatur County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Decatur 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 Decatur County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Decatur 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 Decatur County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Decatur 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 Decatur County, KS, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Decatur 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.
Free Hail Report By Address
Check Your Address in Seconds
Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.