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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Linn County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Linn County, KS from November 17, 1958 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
135
Wind Reports
139
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Linn County, KS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Linn County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE La Cygne, KS
2.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
6:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW La Cygne, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong ball size reported at Mound City Lake. Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Mound City, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Blue Mound, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE La Cygne, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE La Cygne, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Cygne, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Cygne, KS
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Pleasanton, KS
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Linn County SO reported golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Mound City, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Mound City, KS
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prescott, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
2:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE La Cygne, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2021
10:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OBTAINED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA INDICATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON THE GROUND AT DS TRUCK STOP WEST OF PRESCOTT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Prescott, KS
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2020
2:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL...CRACKED CAR WINDSHIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Mound 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 Linn County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of wires down and power outages in the Pleasanton area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Pleasanton, KS
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of tree limbs and wires down between La Cygne and Linn Valley. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne La Cygne, KS
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of wires down near Prescott. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Prescott, KS
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Spruce Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Mound City, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near 1400th Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Pleasanton, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Route 7. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Mound City, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Medium Lake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW La Cygne, KS
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Parker, KS
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of downed wires near Trading Post. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE La Cygne, KS
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires and power outages near Watties Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Pleasanton, KS
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires and power outages near Delmont Drive. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Mound City, KS
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn destroyed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Parker, KS
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near 200th Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Prescott, KS
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near 1250th Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Pleasanton, KS
UNK mph
Apr 17, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed wires near Massey Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mound City, 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 Linn County

19 reports
UNK category
Apr 26, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after 4:30 PM CDT on Sunday April 26th... an embedded circulation within a severe line of thunderstorms resulted in an EF 0 Tornado. This tornado started at 4:38 PM CDT southwest of Goodrich... KS and continued northeast ending at 4:45 PM CDT. Damage was primarily to trees and some outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Parker, KS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported a tornado crossing the road just south of Pleasanton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Pleasanton, KS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 2 SE Mound City. Around 8 PM on 13 April 2026... an EF-1 tornado associated with a supercell developed in far southwest Linn County... KS... around 2 miles southeast of the town of Blue Mound near the intersection of 300th Road and Farris Rd. The tornado tracked to the east northeast... causing significant tree damage to a home off Ingrahm Road. From there... the tornado crossed Kansas Highway 31/52 and caused significant damage to trees at Curry Cemetery and then caused damage to trees and outbuildings along 600th Road. The tornado continued into the Sugar Valley and Hidden Valley Lakes community... flipping over campers... damaging trees and docks... and throwing a manufactured home off its cinder block supports... completely destroying it... near Park Lane and Paine Road... where 2 people sustained injuries. Continuing further to the east northeast... the tornado caused significant tree and outbuilding damage to a residence along Scott Road north of 75
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Mound City, KS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was observed via videos taken by a drone and storm spotters north of the much longer track tornado. Location was estimated via video evidence and radar imagery. No damage has been observed... so for now will be labeled as an EF Unknown... but this is subject to change if damage is found.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Mound City, KS
UNK category
Apr 14, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reported roping out tornado as storm passed through Blue Mound.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Blue Mound, KS
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2014
4:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado path is a continuation of the same tornado that came out of Bourbon County. The most significant damage occurred as the tornado strengthened just north of the Linn and Bourbon County line. In rural Linn County, between Pleasanton, Kansas and Prescott, Kansas an outdoor garage storing heavy equipment was completely destroyed and nearly removed from its foundation. At this same location an empty semi trailer was tossed was tossed over 200 yards into a grove of trees and several other smaller vehicles were tossed about the property. Near Pleasanton, Kansas a church that was built in the 1880's was completely destroyed. The path of the tornado ended just east or southeast of Pleasanton in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.89 SE Prescott, KS
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2008
9:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado briefly touched down 2 miles northeast of Prescott at 2157CST. The tornado traveled about one mile to the northeast before lifting at 2200CST. Several barns and sheds were damaged or destroyed.|Trees and power lines were also blown down by the winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Prescott, KS
EF4 category
Feb 28, 2007
7:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF4 tornado crossed from Anderson county into Linn county in Kansas at 7:30 PM CST, 4 miles northwest of Blue Mound. The tornado moved east-northeast over mainly rural areas of the county. A home, several farm buildings, and garage were completely destroyed. Other buildings received minor to moderate damage. There were no injuries or deaths with this tornado. The tornado also downed trees and power lines. The tornado lifted 6 miles north-northeast of Pleasanton at 8:10 PM CST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Blue Mound, KS
F0 category
Mar 12, 2006
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched in rural country 6 miles east-southeast of La Cygne at 1420 CST. It crossed from Linn county into Bates county Missouri at 1424 CST...8 miles east of La Cygne. Damage was limited to trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ESE La Cygne, KS
F1 category
May 26, 2004
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Mobile home and old one room school house destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Prescott, KS
F2 category
May 8, 2003
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed from Anderson county into Linn county 3 miles west northwest of Blue Mound and produced tree damage in rural county before dissipating. However...a cemetery was hit with many tombstones knocked over and damage to mausoleums.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Blue Mound, KS
F1 category
Feb 11, 1984
5:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F0 category
Jul 31, 1983
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F1 category
May 23, 1981
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, KS
F2 category
May 9, 1970
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Linn County, KS
Linn County · 4,188 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

Linn County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,723
Households4,299
Housing units5,180
Income
Median household income$59,200
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,188
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily221
Large multifamily106
Mobile homes649
Housing mix
Single-family share80.9%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share12.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,420
Renter-occupied879
Vacant units881
Home value & age
Median home value$164,500
Owner homes $300k+22.0%
Owner homes $500k+8.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1981
Older-home share49.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,088
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 135 hail, 139 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Linn 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 Linn County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Linn County is 4.50″. It was reported near Prescott, KS on March 12, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Linn 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 Linn County address?

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