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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Finney County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Finney County, KS from May 17, 1955 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67846 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
615
Wind Reports
578
Tornado Reports
102
Max Hail Size
5.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Finney County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Finney County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
3:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was measured approximately 20 minutes after it fell. Time of event based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 ENE Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple 2 inch stones in a picture via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 ESE Friend, KS
2.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Kalvesta, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2025
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Kalvesta, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pictures from social media show 2 inch hail in Garden City.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video showing at least quarter-sized hail sent via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of penny to quarter size hail 2 miles southwest of downtown Garden City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Plymell, KS
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Garden City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garden City, KS
1.25″ hail
Jul 8, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Garden City, KS
3.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Garden City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report made via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Garden City, 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 Finney County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 14, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Holcomb, KS
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Power poles broken near Kalvesta via power companies social media post. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Kalvesta, KS
60 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGCK Garden City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Pierceville, KS
59 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGCK Garden City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Pierceville, KS
52 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station GCCOP 1 SW Garden City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Garden City, KS
62 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ene Garden City, KS
66 mph
Sep 10, 2026
8:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGCK Garden City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Pierceville, KS
66 mph
Sep 10, 2026
7:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS Garden City Regional Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Pierceville, KS
72 mph
Sep 10, 2026
7:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station recorded.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Garden City, KS
53 mph
Aug 16, 2026
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was received from a public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Kalvesta, KS
54 mph
Aug 16, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KAKE reported a wind gust of 54 mph was observed by the Garden City Co Op.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Garden City, KS
50 mph
Aug 9, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was received from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Plymell, KS
62 mph
Jul 23, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KS DOT observation KS010.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Garden City, KS
58 mph
Jul 23, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garden City Co Op observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Garden City, KS
60 mph
Jul 10, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Holcomb, 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 Finney County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 18, 2024
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous photos and video evidence of a tornado. Report of the tornado persistent for 10 mins. Rating EFU due to no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 WNW Kalvesta, KS
UNK category
Jun 18, 2024
8:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to roofs... powerlines. and fences. Possibly Tornado damage... in the Wilson addition area. Time estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Garden City, KS
UNK category
Mar 24, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage survey revealed a tornado occurred on the east side of Garden City... causing low-end EF-1 damage to homes and businesses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Garden City, KS
UNK category
Feb 9, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Reported through social media with a photo. Lasted only a few minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Pierceville, KS
UNK category
May 25, 2021
1:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORT OF MULTIPLE TORNADOES LOOKING FROM GARDEN CITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Deerfield, KS
UNK category
May 21, 2020
9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Garden City, KS
UNK category
Jul 5, 2019
9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A LANDSPOUT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE Friend, KS
UNK category
May 21, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION FROM EARLIER TRANSMITTED LOCATION. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 4 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Friend, KS
UNK category
May 19, 2018
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Friend, KS
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
5:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado kicked up dirt but there was nothing to be damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.37 NNE (Gck)Garden City Arpt, KS
EF0 category
May 28, 2015
4:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado appeared to also be weak and it was short lived.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.16 WSW Friend, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
5:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado got wrapped in rain several times but no damage was found. It's mostly grassland in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.65 NNW Kalvesta, KS
EF0 category
May 27, 2015
4:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Finney County, KS
Finney County · 8,694 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved slowly and made a fish hook type of loop. There was mostly grass land in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.38 NW Kalvesta, 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

Finney County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,001
Households13,198
Housing units14,279
Income
Median household income$72,437
$100k+ households41.4%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,694
Attached single-family360
Small multifamily2,478
Large multifamily833
Mobile homes1,877
Housing mix
Single-family share60.9%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share23.2%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,449
Renter-occupied4,749
Vacant units1,081
Home value & age
Median home value$191,100
Owner homes $300k+18.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,429
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Finney County

67846 886
Garden City, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67871 638
Scott City, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67835 359
Cimarron, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67853 241
Ingalls, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67851 126
Holcomb, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67838 120
Deerfield, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67868 53
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 615 hail, 578 wind, and 102 tornado reports in Finney County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Finney County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Finney County is 5.50″. It was reported near Holcomb, KS on June 21, 1969.

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

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

I am selling a home in Finney 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 Finney County address?

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