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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Ness County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Ness County, KS from June 4, 1955 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
428
Wind Reports
181
Tornado Reports
46
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ness County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Ness County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Beeler, KS
1.25″ hail
May 30, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio spotter reported quarter to half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bazine, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 20, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Utica, KS
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2025
12:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ransom, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ness City, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2024
5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Arnold, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bazine, KS
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ness City, KS
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ness City, KS
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Bazine, KS
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2023
1:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bazine, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2022
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Bazine, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Bazine, KS
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2022
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS MOSTLY NICKEL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Brownell, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 S Ness 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 Ness County

30 reports
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49 mph
Aug 16, 2026
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was received from a public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Utica, KS
69 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bazine, KS
60 mph
Oct 6, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Bazine, KS
81 mph
Oct 6, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Ness City, KS
65 mph
Oct 5, 2025
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Beeler, KS
58 mph
Jul 23, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station KKSNESSC2.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Ness City, KS
60 mph
May 20, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bazine, KS
62 mph
Aug 1, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Mccracken, KS
72 mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ransom, KS
60 mph
May 19, 2024
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mccracken, KS
60 mph
Jun 30, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported 50-60 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Bazine, KS
UNK mph
Feb 27, 2023
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF A ROOF OVER A DECK BLOWN OFF AND SHED DAMAGE...TIME ESTIMATE BASED OFF RADAR AND WHEN THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ransom, KS
60 mph
Aug 7, 2021
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NW Ness City, KS
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CONTACT THROUGH WCM ABOUT A FARM BUILDING BEING DAMAGED AND PICTURES ESTIMATING DAMAGING WINDS UP TO 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Beeler, KS
UNK mph
May 17, 2021
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bazine, 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 Ness County

30 reports
UNK category
May 2, 2024
2:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Pictures of a landspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Utica, KS
UNK category
May 27, 2016
11:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Ransom, KS
UNK category
May 27, 2016
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Ransom, KS
UNK category
May 27, 2016
11:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Ransom, KS
UNK category
May 24, 2016
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND. LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSE Beeler, KS
UNK category
May 24, 2016
11:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO ON THE GROUND. LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 S Beeler, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
6:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado snapped tree trunks and small barns and farm outbuildings were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.47 NNE Laird, KS
EF2 category
Nov 16, 2015
5:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This large tornado moved out of Lane County at 17:59 and moved across mainly grassland. But it did strike a farm, power lines, fences and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.18 SSW Beeler, KS
EF0 category
May 18, 2013
5:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief multi-vortex tornado lasted just a couple of minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.03 NNW Brownell, KS
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2012
6:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado became rain wrapped very quickly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.45 SSW Beeler, KS
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2011
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was minor damage to a home and moderate damage to a large metal outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.68 S Laird, KS
EF0 category
May 10, 2010
2:08 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a weak tornado that briefly made contact with the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.82 SSW Arnold, KS
EF0 category
Jul 31, 2009
8:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed as the mesocyclone occluded but did not strike anything to cause damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.02 WSW Utica, KS
EF3 category
May 23, 2008
6:29 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado caused EF3 damage to trees and an old stone home. A farm implement was carried 1/2 mile south of it's original starting point. EF3 damage was also done to trees. Another home sustained EF1 damage. There were numerous power poles taken down and at least 5 head of cattle perished in the tornado. The tornado moved into Trego county at 19:42 CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.89 S Osgood, KS
EF2 category
May 23, 2008
6:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Ness County, KS
Ness County · 1,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a satellite tornado that moved south on the west side of its large parent tornado. EF2 damage was done to trees (uprooted).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.23 SSE Arnold, 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 Ness County

Ness City, KS 253
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Bazine, KS 112
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Utica, KS 109
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Ransom, KS 92
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Brownell, KS 61
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Ness County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,659
Households1,163
Housing units1,475
Income
Median household income$66,107
$100k+ households39.9%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,341
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily58
Large multifamily25
Mobile homes47
Housing mix
Single-family share90.9%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share5.6%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied922
Renter-occupied241
Vacant units312
Home value & age
Median home value$85,400
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1959
Older-home share84.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,135
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Ness County

67560 208
Ness City, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67572 143
Ransom, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67584 137
Utica, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67849 136
Hanston, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67556 104
McCracken, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67516 93
Bazine, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67521 88
Brownell, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67518 57
KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67515 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 428 hail, 181 wind, and 46 tornado reports in Ness County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ness County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Ness County is 4.50″. It was reported near Ransom, KS on June 24, 1961.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ness 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 Ness County address?

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