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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Douglas County, KS
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Douglas County, KS from May 23, 1955 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
359
Wind Reports
391
Tornado Reports
40
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Douglas County, KS · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 9, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Baldwin City, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 9, 2026 5:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, KS
1.25″hail
Apr 27, 2026 10:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. mPING report of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lawrence, KS
1.75″hail
Apr 27, 2026 10:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lawrence, KS
1.25″hail
Sep 23, 2023 1:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Baldwin City, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 23, 2023 1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Baldwin City, KS
1.00″hail
Jul 14, 2023 8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Lawrence, KS
1.25″hail
Apr 20, 2023 8:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2023 8:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Lawrence, KS
1.25″hail
Apr 20, 2023 3:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Williamstown, KS
1.00″hail
Apr 5, 2023 2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Lawrence, KS
1.25″hail
May 18, 2022 3:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin City, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2021 8:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Clinton, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 28, 2019 1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Vinland, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 28, 2019 1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Sep 28, 2019 1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Aug 16, 2018 8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Baldwin City, KS
1.00″hail
Aug 16, 2018 8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Baldwin City, KS
1.25″hail
Jun 12, 2018 5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin City, KS
1.50″hail
Jun 12, 2018 5:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Pleasant Grove, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2018 5:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2018 5:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2018 5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
May 19, 2018 10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Lawrence, KS
2.50″hail
Mar 7, 2017 1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA A SOCIAL MEDIA POST
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Eudora, KS
1.00″hail
Mar 7, 2017 1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Pleasant Grove, KS
1.50″hail
Aug 25, 2016 12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR MICHIGAN AND KANSAS TURNPIKE
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Lawrence, KS
1.00″hail
Aug 25, 2016 12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR MIDLAND JUNCTION
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lawrence, KS
1.50″hail
Aug 25, 2016 12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 70 MPH WINDS WERE ALSO REPORTED
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Lawrence, KS
1.75″hail
Aug 25, 2016 12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Lawrence, 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.
Wind Report Description: DGCO EM send several images of downed trees around the town of Baldwin City. Consistent with very localized winds of 60-70 mph. Time estimated by Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin City, KS
63mph
Jun 14, 2026 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLWC Lawrence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager shared public video of tree falling in northern Lawrence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2026 6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos from social media show large healthy tree branches 8 to 10 inches in diameter broken... and a large somewhat rotted tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lawrence, KS
60mph
Jun 9, 2026 5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2026 5:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across roadways and power lines down in north Lawrence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2026 5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted near Kasold Drive. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
May 19, 2026 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Branches down... largest one 8 inches in diameter. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
May 19, 2026 1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Wooden play set broken and rolled 10 yards. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lawrence, KS
85mph
May 19, 2026 1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
May 19, 2026 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2026 10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch tree limb blocking Tennessee Street. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2026 10:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A few 6-8 inch tree branches down in the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2026 8:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Clinton, KS
59mph
Apr 27, 2026 8:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Clinton, KS
60mph
Oct 31, 2024 12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Eudora, KS
78mph
Aug 1, 2024 3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Eudora, KS
70mph
Aug 1, 2024 3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees blown down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eudora, KS
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2024 3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via social media of a large... two foot diameter tree uprooted. Winds estimated between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Eudora, KS
71mph
Aug 1, 2024 3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLWC Lawrence Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2024 3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of downed trees... 2-3 inch tree limbs and power lines down. Estimated 70-80 mph winds moved through Lawrence from 955pm through 1010pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lawrence, KS
UNKmph
Aug 1, 2024 3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 inch tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lawrence, KS
70mph
Aug 1, 2024 3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and laying on house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lawrence, 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 Douglas County
30 reports
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF DAMAGE AND MULTIPLE VEHICLES OVERTURNED VIA LAWRENCE POLICE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lawrence, KS
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS OF SEVERAL HOMES DAMAGED NEAR HIGHWAY 59 BETWEEN PLEASANT GROVE AND SOUTH LAWRENCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Pleasant Grove, KS
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTING DAMAGE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAWRENCE ALONG HIGHWAY 59. MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Lawrence, KS
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE TO HOMES ALONG 1100 ROAD. IMAGES FROM TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Eudora, KS
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF LARGE TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Pleasant Grove, KS
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lone Star, KS
EF1category
Jul 6, 2015 4:12 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage assessment survey found a path of sporadic tree damage extending approximately 6 miles along a line from Eudora to around 3 miles southwest of De Soto in Johnson County. This tornado did cross from Douglas County Kansas which is NWS Topeka's area into Johnson County Kansas which is NWS Kansas City's service area. EF1 tree damage was noted along the path. Width of damage estimated 250 yards maximum while majority of tornado damage path was more narrow on order of 50 to 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.52 SW Eudora, KS
EF1category
Feb 28, 2012 10:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the tornado track from Franklin County. Franklin and Douglas County Emergency Managers surveyed damage from a tornado that crossed the border between the two counties. A very well defined and continuous swath of enhanced damage from a brief tornado was noted from both Emergency Managers. No specific town was impacted by the tornado, but many rural residences and farmsteads sustained quite a bit of damage in the form of damaged homes and destroyed outbuildings, trailers, and grain bins.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Globe, KS
EF0category
May 21, 2011 9:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser witnessed a brief tornado touchdown just east of highway 56 and south of highway 59 in southern Douglas County. The tornado dissipated after 15 seconds and did no damage. The report was relayed by the County EM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.94 ESE Worden, KS
EF1category
Sep 12, 2008 3:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a field and moved northeast damaging two residences and one farm. The tornado was on the ground for 1 minute and 26 seconds. The tornado produced EF-1 damage at both residences, at the first residence a garage and small barn were both destroyed. A cedar tree was snapped off at its base and a power pole was snapped off mid-way. At the second residence an outbuilding was destroyed. A large barn sustained significant roofing damage. A barn with a cinderblock wall was destroyed. There was damage to the outside of the residence, siding and shingle damage primairly. The tornado lifted over a field a short distance from the second residence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.19 S Eudora, KS
EF0category
Sep 12, 2008 3:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports relayed to emergency managment of a brief tornado touchdown near 1550 Rd in an open field, no damage noted.
Tornado Report Description: The tornado demolished and removed a garage and two-thirds of an unoccupied house from it's foundation just after touching down. Debris from the house and the garage was strewn across a nearby field for approximately 500 yards. A metal outbuilding was destroyed near the end of the tornado path. Between these two points, moderate tree damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Clinton, KS
EF0category
Mar 30, 2007 9:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One home was damaged by the tornado. Two large cedar trees snapped and fell onto the home. The garage door on the south side of the home failed, and the roof over the garage was lifted off the home. Additional tree damage was observed as the tornado moved northward. |The tornado was on the ground for about 2 miles and averaged 30 yards wide. The tornado was rated EF0 and was generated by a supercell thunderstorm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Clinton, KS
F0category
Aug 23, 2004 7:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down westnorthwest of Lone Star and traveled a short distance before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Lone Star, KS
F2category
May 8, 2003 6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the southwest part of Lawrence and did considerable damage to the area. An apartment complex suffered major damage as did several other homes and residences in the area. Six people were injured and treated at a Lawrence hospital.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lawrence, KS
F1category
May 8, 2003 6:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Lone Star and moved nearly a quarter mile and damaged some trees before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Lone Star, KS
F0category
May 8, 2003 6:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly over open country west of Globe and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Globe, KS
F1category
Oct 4, 1998 5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado traveled intermittantly for 6 miles. One home was destroyed and 8 to 10 other buildings were damaged in various degrees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WSW Lawrence, KS
F1category
May 16, 1995 8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado formed along the north edge of a strong downburst and moved mainly across open fields. The tornado skipped across the county destroying several farm buildings, a motorhome and farm equipment. However, with widespread straightline wind damage in the area, it was difficult to distinguish between the cause(s) of the damage. The most significant damage occurred along and about one to two miles west of highway 33.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Baldwin City, KS
F0category
Sep 21, 1993 3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado hit about 0.5 mile south of the Lawrence Airport causing only minor damage to some outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lawrence, KS
F0category
Sep 21, 1993 2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly northeast of Lawrence in the Midland area along Highway 24. No damage was observed or reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Lawrence, KS
F0category
May 6, 1993 6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down briefly in open country south of Lawrence. No damage reported or observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Pleasant Grove, KS
F0category
Jun 15, 1991 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0category
Mar 1, 1991 4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1category
Mar 12, 1990 11:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0category
Jun 2, 1989 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F3category
Jun 19, 1981 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2category
May 31, 1980 4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F3category
May 4, 1977 6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2category
Jul 9, 1969 4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Douglas County, KS
Douglas County · 28,496 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Douglas County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Douglas 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 Douglas County have on record?
Our records show 359 hail, 391 wind, and 40 tornado reports in Douglas County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Douglas County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Douglas County is 3.00″. It was reported near Lawrence, KS on March 26, 1991.
A storm report showed up near my home in Douglas 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 Douglas County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Douglas 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 Douglas County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Douglas 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 Douglas County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Douglas 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 Douglas County, KS, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Douglas 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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