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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Riley County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Riley County, KS from June 19, 1956 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67432 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
321
Wind Reports
276
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Riley County, KS · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Riley County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPing report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Randolph, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Manhattan, KS
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail at grade school in Riley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riley, KS
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At Riley county grade school.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riley, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos on social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Milford, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Ogden, KS
2.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos shared to NWS Employee. Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Leonardville, KS
2.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 W Leonardville. Photos shared to NWS Employee. Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Clay Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
3:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Randolph, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
3:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also had wind gusts of 53 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riley, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
3:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riley, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
3:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riley, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2024
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Manhattan, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Manhattan, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2024
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Manhattan, 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 Riley County

30 reports
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67 mph
Aug 14, 2026
3:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: ASOS station KMHK Manhattan Station Elevation: 1092 ft.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Ogden, KS
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 2-6 inch diameter tree limbs broken from thunderstorm winds overnight in the city of Riley. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Riley, KS
58 mph
Jul 9, 2026
5:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNE Randolph, KS
63 mph
Jun 13, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Manhattan, KS
60 mph
Jun 13, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated speed of strong wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Randolph, KS
64 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMHK Manhattan.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ogden, KS
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media of a large healthy tree split in half. Tree looks to be one to two feet in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manhattan, KS
79 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured with anemometer. Gusts ranging between 75-79 mph for 10 min.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Manhattan, KS
64 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Ogden, KS
58 mph
Jun 9, 2026
3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Manhattan, KS
67 mph
May 18, 2026
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Manhattan, KS
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a 6 foot diameter tree limb across Leavenworth Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Manhattan, KS
65 mph
May 18, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ogden, KS
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed by the EM. Damage to the roof of a garage. Time estimated radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Keats, KS
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2024
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 1-2 inch tree limbs down. Pictures sent via social media. Times estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Ogden, 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 Riley County

21 reports
UNK category
Jun 4, 2026
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey determined EF-2 tornado. Approximate times from 5:13 to 5:23 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Riley, KS
UNK category
May 7, 2024
12:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MHK ATC reported +FC B48. No direction or distance given. Estimated by radar. No end time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Ogden, KS
UNK category
Mar 6, 2017
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: INTERMITTENT TORNADO TRACKED FROM NEAR 3 MILES S OF ST GEORGE TO 2 MILES S OF WAMEGO TO 3 MILES SW OF BELVUE TO 2 MILES SW OF ST MARYS WITH VISIBLE REPORTS OF THE TORNADO AT ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS. NO STRUCTURES WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THIS TORNADO. THE INTERMITTENT TRACK CONTINUED THROUGH 600 PM WITH A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S St. George, KS
UNK category
Nov 22, 2016
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MHK AIRPORT TOWER AND AIRLINE PILOT REPORT THAT A WEAK FUNNEL CONTACTED THE GROUND FOR LESS THAN 2 MILES. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DEBRIS OR DAMAGE AND IT OCCURRED OVER OPEN COUNTRY. THIS TORNADO CAME FROM A CONVECTIVE SHOWER WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LIGHTNING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WNW Manhattan Airport, KS
UNK category
May 26, 2016
7:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Saint George, KS
EF4 category
Jun 11, 2008
9:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down to the southwest of Manahattan on a farm, and first destroyed a large machine shed, and threw a grain cart into an adjacent field. The tornado tracked to the northeast and destroyed several homes that were in the process of being built. Then, the tornado entered the Miller Ranch area of Manhattan, where the EF-4 damage was observed. Fifteen well built homes were completely destroyed. Nearby in the Amherst residential area, approximately thirty homes were damaged. A local newspaper reported that 45 residences in Manhattan were destroyed, 142 were damaged, and 637 were affected by the tornado. Ninety three apartments or duplexes, twenty mobile homes, and ten total businesses were impacted. Thereafter, the windows at the Little Apple Honda/Toyota car dealership were blown out, and several cars on the lots were tossed. A nearby hardware store and several self-storage units were demolished. Other nearby businesses were also damaged. The Lee Elementary School was then damaged. The tornado continued toward the Kansas State University campus. There, the roof was blown off a fraternity house, windows were blown out of buildings, the USDA Wind Erosion Labratory roof was damaged, and debris from damage to the southwest was blown across the campus. Summer classes at the University were shuffled around to find appropriate, undamaged buildings to hold summer students. New student orientation was also going on the week the tornado struck. It was reported that $37 million dollars in damage was done to the KSU campus alone.||The total preliminary damage estimate from the Manhattan torando was approximately $71 million. Off-campus, $22 million in structural damage was reported, as was $7 million in vehicle damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .85 NNE Ogden, KS
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
9:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Touchdown approximately 6 miles north of Exit 323 on I-70.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 E Zeandale, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down 4 miles north of Randolph and moved north for about one mile across open country causing F0 damage to trees before dissipating. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Randolph, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down around 3:32 PM 3 miles east of Riley, moved north and produced F0 damage to a barn. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Riley, KS
F0 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down in Keats, moved north and quickly dissipated. It caused F0 damage to trees only and no other damage or injuries were reported. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Keats, KS
F1 category
Nov 27, 2005
3:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered Riley county from Geary county 2 miles westsouthwest of Ogden and crossed Fort Riley Army Base. The tornado moved north for approximately one mile in Riley county before dissipating two miles west of Ogden. The tornado caused siding, window, roof, tree, and car damage in the Ellis Heights housing area on the base with 32 homes in all receiving minor damage. The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Ogden, KS
F0 category
Sep 7, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly over open areas of Fort Riley damaging some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Ogden, KS
F0 category
Oct 8, 1997
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Manhattan Arpt, KS
F0 category
Jun 22, 1996
4:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Keats, KS
F0 category
Jun 21, 1981
3:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Riley County, KS
Riley County · 14,653 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

Riley County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population71,710
Households27,137
Housing units30,674
Income
Median household income$59,560
$100k+ households32.1%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,653
Attached single-family2,947
Small multifamily5,533
Large multifamily5,886
Mobile homes1,655
Housing mix
Single-family share47.8%
Attached-home share9.6%
Multifamily share37.2%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,172
Renter-occupied14,965
Vacant units3,537
Home value & age
Median home value$231,200
Owner homes $300k+30.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars25,756
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 321 hail, 276 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Riley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Riley County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Riley County is 4.50″. It was reported near .53 E Randolph, KS on April 15, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Riley 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 Riley County address?

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