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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Norton County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Norton County, KS from June 19, 1956 through June 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
340
Wind Reports
229
Tornado Reports
32
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Norton County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Norton County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail in Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Cocorahs report; picked up one stone that was 1 inch in diameter. Most stones were 1/2 inch in diameter. Not very many stones fell in total.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Norton, KS
1.25″ hail
May 30, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Lenora, KS
3.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail up to 3 inches. Damage to north facing windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Calvert, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Entry. Text report of golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Calvert, KS
1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail reported with ground turning white from hail coverage. Hail fell for a duration of 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Reager, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter estimated quarter sized hail ongoing at time of the report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Almena, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail ranged from dime to half dollar in size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Densmore, KS
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2024
4:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail ranging from nickel to half dollar in size in the town of Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNW Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed report with picture of hail up to two inches in diameter at the Keith Sebelius Reservoir.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Norton, KS
1.25″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail mostly pea to dime size with largest up to 1.25 inch. Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Calvert, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Caller reported two inch hail on the west side of Norton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
2.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Norton. Spotter reported one to one and a half inches initially with two inch hail by 4:32 pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norton, KS
3.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Follow up report to previous report at the reservoir. One hailstone was found and measured to be three inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Norton, 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 Norton County

30 reports
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61 mph
May 30, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNRN measured 53 knot gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Norton, KS
60 mph
May 30, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Station; Up North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Reager, KS
68 mph
May 30, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Renner Shop; Davis Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Lenora, KS
60 mph
May 30, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimates 60 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Lenora, KS
62 mph
May 17, 2026
1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lowrys; AWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Norton, KS
59 mph
Aug 10, 2025
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Almena, KS
58 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NW Calvert. AWN Geil Lodge gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Calvert, KS
60 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of 60 MPH winds and blowing dust with visibility near 0.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Densmore, KS
60 mph
Jun 17, 2025
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Norton, KS
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 16 inch diameter tree uprooted near middle of town. Another similar size tree was uprooted near the visitor center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norton, KS
60 mph
Jul 19, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 MPH winds from heavy patio furniture being blown around and tree branches being bent horizontal.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Edmond, KS
60 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of estimated 60 MPH winds at the landfill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Norton, KS
70 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NRRK1 Norton 4SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Norton, KS
60 mph
Jul 19, 2024
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station NRRK1 Norton 4SW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Norton, KS
65 mph
Jul 16, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of winds around 60 mph or greater in the town of Almena. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Almena, 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 Norton County

30 reports
UNK category
Oct 3, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF-1 Tornado occurred. Estimated winds were 95-105 mph along with a path width of 30 yards and path length of 0.1 miles. Tornado started at 425 CDT and ended at 426pm CDT. Damage to a large building... and other outbuildings at a residence were noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 N Norton, KS
UNK category
Sep 22, 2023
1:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Received a photo of a tornado 7 miles northwest of Norton... KS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Norton, KS
UNK category
May 17, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED VIA SPOTTER NETWORK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Reager, KS
UNK category
Jun 4, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE LANDSPOUT TORNADO. PUBLIC REPORT VIA SHERIFF. BRIEF 30 SECOND TOUCHDOWN POSSIBLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Edmond, KS
EF0 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed northeast of Norton and moved almost due north across the rest of the county. No damage was reported from this tornado, however fence posts and a windmill that were in the path of the tornado were all leaning at a 45 degree angle. The tornado crossed into Furnas county Nebraska east of the RD 702 and DR 432 intersection.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.72 NW Almena, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked to the north-northeast. Twelve electrical poles were taken down on the south side of Highway 36 just west of the prison. The tornado also disabled KQNK radio station's ability to broadcast, and a flagpole was bent in half. A trailer house and outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.3 ENE Norton, KS
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
6:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked northeast through Lenora, then turned more to the north. In Lenora windows and garage doors were blown out/damaged. In addition to the window damage, an aluminum door was folded and mangled at the Coop. Trees were blown through windows in town along with some minor damage to outbuildings. A Nex-Tech building had the roof blown off of it and onto the highway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.2 WSW Lenora, KS
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
5:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was brief and remained over open fields with no known damage. Law enforcement reported two tornadoes occurring at the same time...one about one and a half miles east of Norcatur (this tornado) and another about a mile north of Norcatur.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.82 W Reager, KS
EF3 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong tornado developed just northeast of Almena and traveled roughly along Highway 383 to the Phillips county line near roads E and 14. (The tornado continued northeast for several miles into Phillips county before dissipating). One residence was completely destroyed, but a mother and her four children amazingly escaped without injury after seeking shelter in the basement. Many other farmsteads suffered significant damage to the residence itself, as well as to outbuildings, irrigation pivots, farm machinery and livestock.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 NNE Almena, KS
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dusty tornado reported southeast of Almena. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Almena, KS
EF2 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A four mile path of storm damage was surveyed southeast of Calvert. A large outbuilding at a residence was completely destroyed, irrigation pivots overturned, utility poles damaged, and the back section of a house was also of heavily damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.04 SSE Calvert, KS
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Four utility poles were broken, and other minor damage occurred nearby, as this brief tornado moved northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.03 S Calvert, KS
EF3 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm survey team located a four-mile track of significant damage along and just south of Road S from Road 6 to Road 10. Major damage occurred to a grove of large cottonwood trees. Nearby, a farmstead received damage to outbuildings, utility poles, with the south-facing wall of the home bowed out as a result of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.57 N Densmore, KS
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Observer located 7 miles south of Norton viewing a tornado to their east. This location agrees with that of a storm chaser who saw a dusty tornado to his south at the same time. There is no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.73 NNW Densmore, KS
EF2 category
Jun 20, 2011
1:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Norton County, KS
Norton County · 2,213 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This large tornado moved from northern Graham County into Norton County, dissipating near Norton County Road E-6 and Highway 9 west of Densmore. The tornado was still producing EF2 damage in Norton County as it destroyed utility poles, grain bins and tree rows. A farmstead suffered significant damage west of Densmore. The roof was heavily damaged, vehicles and farm implements were moved, with grain bins and outbuildings damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.79 SSE Edmond, 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

Norton County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,392
Households1,917
Housing units2,454
Income
Median household income$50,305
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,213
Attached single-family117
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes66
Housing mix
Single-family share90.2%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,561
Renter-occupied356
Vacant units537
Home value & age
Median home value$106,300
Owner homes $300k+9.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1951
Older-home share77.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,896
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 340 hail, 229 wind, and 32 tornado reports in Norton County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Norton County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Norton County is 3.00″. It was reported near Calvert, KS on July 6, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Norton 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 Norton County address?

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