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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 Reports Coverage  Decatur County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Decatur County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
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.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jennings, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2025
7:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed report. Firefighter reported half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Jennings, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
12:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
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
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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 Decatur County

30 reports
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59 mph
Aug 28, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Oberlin, KS
60 mph
Aug 28, 2026
3:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Herndon, KS
55 mph
Aug 28, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Herndon, KS
57 mph
Aug 28, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Cedar Bluffs, KS
56 mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wuunderground site KKSOBERL22 reported the gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Herndon, KS
79 mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wunderground site KKSOBERL22 reported the gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Herndon, KS
79 mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient weather station 4.1 ENE Herndon recorded 79 MPH gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Traer, KS
62 mph
Aug 21, 2026
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wunderground site KKSOBERL22 reported the gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Herndon, KS
56 mph
Aug 14, 2026
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet site: Anderson_ Oberlin (AWN) reported a 55.7 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 Sse Herndon, KS
61 mph
Jul 2, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station - Stappfarm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Norcatur, KS
59 mph
May 17, 2026
1:15 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
58 mph
Sep 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
63 mph
Aug 8, 2025
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Site Ashley_Farm (AWN) measured 63 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Selden, KS
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2025
5:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Decatur County, KS
Decatur County · 1,485 Homes in County
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
60 mph
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
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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 Decatur County

30 reports
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
UNK category
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
EF1 category
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
EF0 category
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
EF0 category
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
EF1 category
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
EF1 category
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
EF1 category
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
EF0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
F0 category
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
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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

Decatur County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,746
Households1,373
Housing units1,643
Income
Median household income$52,030
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,485
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily51
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes73
Housing mix
Single-family share90.4%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share4.0%
Mobile-home share4.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,090
Renter-occupied283
Vacant units270
Home value & age
Median home value$78,500
Owner homes $300k+2.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1954
Older-home share84.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,344
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
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.

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