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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, KS from July 2, 1956 through April 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
244
Wind Reports
245
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Wellsville, KS
2.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 2 inch hail stones across the street from Ottawa High School. Photos sent via email.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Ottawa, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was observed on the ground behind the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Pomona, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2025
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from social media of 2 inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Rantoul, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Pomona, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Princeton, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Williamsburg, KS
2.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2023
1:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wellsville, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Wellsville, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2023
7:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ONGOING AT TIME OF THE REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Ottawa, KS
1.00″ hail
Dec 15, 2021
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM REPORTS 1-INCH HAIL AT 4104 DELAWARE RD NEAR POMONA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Pomona, KS
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2020
2:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Richmond, KS
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2020
2:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Williamsburg, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Rantoul, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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65 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-65 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ottawa, KS
59 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KOWI. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Princeton, KS
60 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: With pea size hail. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Pomona, KS
66 mph
Apr 17, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Williamsburg, KS
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to the roof and a wall of the T-Mobile store on South Main Street in Ottawa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ottawa, KS
60 mph
Jul 17, 2025
8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Ottawa, KS
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wellsville, KS
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2024
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch diameter branch down... along with a few other smaller branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Princeton, KS
60 mph
Jun 29, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richmond, KS
70 mph
Jun 29, 2024
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports winds around 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Williamsburg, KS
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2024
5:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Big tree down over road 3500 block of Idaho Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Pomona, KS
67 mph
May 20, 2024
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported from at home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Richmond, KS
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report (time estimated radar). 4 inch tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Princeton, KS
60 mph
May 7, 2024
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pomona, KS
63 mph
Jul 31, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Princeton, 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 Franklin County

25 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: observed moving east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ottawa, KS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter confirmed he was seeing debris but is about 15 miles south so can not fully see the actual tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Pomona, KS
UNK category
Mar 8, 2017
1:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED WINDS OF 104MPH. MAJORITY OF A ROOF ON A HOME WAS RIPPED OFF. BARN DESTROYED. NEIGHBORS HAD VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE TORNADO... ILLUMINATED BY LIGHTNING. ADDITIONAL NON TORNADIC WIND DAMAGE OCCURRED FOR SEVERAL MILES AFTER THE TORNADO TRACK ENDED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Princeton, KS
EF1 category
Feb 28, 2012
10:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 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: 3.47 W Centropolis, KS
EF0 category
May 21, 2011
9:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This segment is the extension of the tornado that hit Quenemo in Osage county and weakened as it moved into Franklin County. Only sporadic tree damage was noted in Franklin County as the tornado weakened before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.06 SW Pomona, KS
EF0 category
Jun 8, 2010
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser witnessed a brief tornado touchdown in a field. The tornado was on the ground for approximately one minute. No damage occurred. EF0 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SE Williamsburg, KS
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2009
6:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.08 W Princeton, KS
F0 category
Apr 24, 2003
4:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in open country and did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Ottawa, KS
F1 category
Apr 24, 2003
1:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down and moved northeast a little over a quarter mile before dissipating. The tornado damaged or destroyed 6 out buildings at one farm and damaged a barn at another farm nearby.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Rantoul, KS
F0 category
May 6, 1993
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado hit briefly in an open field with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Ottawa, KS
F0 category
May 6, 1993
5:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Members of the Kansas University Tornado Intercept team observed a small brief tornado for about 30 seconds about ten miles west-southwest of Ottawa. No damage reported or observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Ottawa, KS
F1 category
Nov 11, 1982
4:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Jun 17, 1978
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
Sep 20, 1965
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
UNK category
Apr 26, 1964
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, KS
Franklin County · 8,614 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,994
Households10,289
Housing units11,239
Income
Median household income$72,142
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,614
Attached single-family183
Small multifamily957
Large multifamily512
Mobile homes973
Housing mix
Single-family share76.6%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share13.1%
Mobile-home share8.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,558
Renter-occupied2,731
Vacant units950
Home value & age
Median home value$187,400
Owner homes $300k+24.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1974
Older-home share56.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,915
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 244 hail, 245 wind, and 25 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 3.00″. It was reported near Rantoul, KS on August 19, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin 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 Franklin County address?

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