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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Elk County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Elk County, KS from April 2, 1956 through April 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 66736 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
158
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elk County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Elk County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Longton, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Elk Falls, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Buxton, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from a viewer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howard, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: May have had a wall cloud initially.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W New Albany, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Moline, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
6:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized near Elk Falls. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elk Falls, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
6:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures on social media show golf ball sized hail near Howard. Relayed by EM. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Howard, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
6:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of at least 2-inch hail on the outskirts of Howard. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Howard, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Howard, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Elk Falls, KS
1.25″ hail
Jul 12, 2020
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Elk Falls, 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 Elk County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Several trees and large tree limbs downs. Corroborates reports from 2 different CO-OP observers about widespread tree damage across Howard. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Howard, KS
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. A few tree limbs down in Howard. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howard, KS
60 mph
Jul 12, 2025
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Buxton, KS
62 mph
Jun 30, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Courtesy of KSU mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Latham, KS
60 mph
Oct 31, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea sized hail was reported as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Longton, KS
60 mph
Oct 30, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimates brief 60 mph winds and dime sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moline, KS
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Moline, KS
70 mph
Jul 17, 2023
6:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated from radar and surrounding reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Howard, KS
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
4:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to a potentially previously compromised building. Portion of a wall collapsed. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moline, KS
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2023
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of at least a 1-foot diameter tree branch snapped. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Howard, KS
69 mph
Jul 17, 2023
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from a Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Piedmont, KS
60 mph
May 9, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grenola, KS
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT ABOUT TREE AND HOUSE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Moline, KS
60 mph
May 16, 2020
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howard, KS
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2018
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE ROOF OF A HOME WAS PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF DUE TO THE VERY STRONG WINDS AS THE STORM MOVED THROUGH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W New Albany, 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 Elk County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elk Falls, KS
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
9:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Longton, KS
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple brief tornadoes just south of Moline. Secondary rotation south of main tornado rotation area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Moline, KS
UNK category
Apr 27, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Wedge tornado reported heading towards Howard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Howard, KS
UNK category
Sep 21, 2019
11:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO REPORTED JUST WEST OF LONGTON
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Longton, KS
UNK category
Sep 21, 2019
11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO HOME AND OUTBUILDING WAS SHIFTED OFF THE FOUNDATION WITH SOME DAMAGE TO CHICKEN COOPS. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Longton, KS
EF0 category
May 10, 2010
4:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in a pasture and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.85 SW Grenola, KS
EF0 category
May 1, 2008
5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 S Elk Falls, KS
F0 category
Jun 17, 2006
7:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rope tornado that produced no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Grenola, KS
F0 category
Sep 13, 2005
5:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Longton, KS
F0 category
Jun 12, 2004
9:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Moline, KS
F0 category
Jun 12, 2004
8:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Moline, KS
F3 category
Apr 26, 1991
6:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Apr 26, 1984
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
Oct 8, 1982
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elk County, KS
Elk County · 1,247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Elk County

Howard, KS 92
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Grenola, KS 48
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Moline, KS 48
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Elk County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,464
Households1,076
Housing units1,502
Income
Median household income$56,087
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,247
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily82
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes139
Housing mix
Single-family share83.0%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share5.5%
Mobile-home share9.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied835
Renter-occupied241
Vacant units426
Home value & age
Median home value$60,900
Owner homes $300k+9.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1955
Older-home share77.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,025
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Elk County

66736 173
Fredonia, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67349 89
Howard, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67344 72
Elk City, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67137 63
Severy, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67346 52
Grenola, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67047 48
Fall River, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67353 41
Moline, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67352 39
Longton, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67345 31
Elk Falls, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67122 20
Piedmont, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 158 hail, 90 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Elk County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elk County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Elk County is 3.00″. It was reported near Howard, KS on March 26, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elk 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 Elk County address?

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