ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rooks County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rooks County, KS from July 22, 1958 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67661 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
335
Wind Reports
172
Tornado Reports
51
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rooks County, KS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rooks County

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Plainville, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2026
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockton, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Codell, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Codell, KS
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Logan, KS
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Codell, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the south end of Webster Dam.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Webster State Park, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
9:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff department reports golf ball sized hail on the northwest side of Plainville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Plainville, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff department reports quarter sized hail northeast of Plainville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Plainville, KS
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
8:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports penny to quarter sized hail and 50-60mph wind gusts east of Plainville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Codell, KS
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports Golf Ball sized hail east of Plainville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Codell, KS
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports ping-pong ball sized hail north of Plainville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Plainville, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reports a few stones up to 1 inch diameter... most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockton, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
4:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Relayed through EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockton, KS
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer comments noted hail up to quarter size. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Webster State Park, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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 Rooks County

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
53 mph
Aug 16, 2026
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 52.7 MPH wind gust measured from a Kansas State Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Plainville, KS
57 mph
Aug 14, 2026
3:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 0.1 Wsw Damar, KS
65 mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kansas Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Plainville, KS
59 mph
Jun 21, 2026
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Plainville, KS
58 mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Webster State Par, KS
58 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Associated with light showers in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Natoma, KS
61 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Associated with light showers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Palco, KS
62 mph
May 17, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Codell, KS
59 mph
Aug 18, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rooks County Airport, KS
66 mph
Aug 18, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured by KS Mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Plainville, KS
62 mph
Aug 18, 2025
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Kansas State Mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Plainville, KS
59 mph
Aug 10, 2025
9:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Stockton, KS
64 mph
Aug 10, 2025
9:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS Station KKSPALCO33.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Palco, KS
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports broken power poles off Hwy 183 and S road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Plainville, KS
59 mph
Jul 20, 2025
2:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 59mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Damar, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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 Rooks County

30 reports
UNK category
May 21, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS REPORT IS A CORRECTION TO EARLIER LSR ISSUED FOR 9S SPEED AT 507 PM. BASED ON ADDITIONAL PHOTO EVIDENCE THIS BRIEF TORNADO ACTUALLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THIS APPROXIMATE LOCATION. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Webster State Park, KS
UNK category
Oct 1, 2017
11:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN OF A SMALL ROPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Webster State Par, KS
UNK category
May 9, 2016
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. TORNADO BECAME RAIN WRAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Codell, KS
EF1 category
Jun 14, 2014
4:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles northwest of Webster State Park. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be 110 MPH, with broken power poles and damaged fencing reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 NW Webster, KS
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
6:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado snapped a few power poles east of Zurich.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.06 E Zurich, KS
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
6:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado damaged a few power poles southwest of Zurich.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.37 WSW Zurich, KS
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
5:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell storm produced a brief tornado in the town of Woodston. Eye witness accounts suggest this tornado skipped through town on its short path. The most significant damage was done to a brick building and a house along Main Street. This damage was rated as EF 1 with winds speeds of 85 to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .33 NNW Woodston, KS
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
5:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down southwest of Palco and tracked east for 2 miles. Along its path, the tornado damaged four farms. The damage was primarily confined to outbuildings, garages, and trees. The most significant damage was a wood framed metal building, which was completely destroyed and rated as EF 1 with wind speeds to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.62 SSW Palco, KS
EF1 category
May 23, 2008
8:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was observed by local law enforcement. They were able to see a few flashes as power poles were snapped by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 E Plainville Arpk, KS
EF1 category
May 23, 2008
8:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado entered from Ellis County and quickly dissipated. The tornado damaged some trees, snapped power poles and an outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.81 S Zurich, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2008
9:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 S Woodston, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2008
9:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado that occurred in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 E Stockton Muni Arpt, KS
F1 category
Jun 9, 2005
4:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado began near Stockton and skipped northeast through town, and eventually lifted a few miles northeast of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Stockton, KS
F1 category
Jun 9, 2005
4:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, the second of two tornadoes at the same time, destroyed a barn on a farm southwest of Stockton. Damage to the farmhouse included shingles, broken windows and other minor damages.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Zurich, KS
F1 category
Jun 9, 2005
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Rooks County, KS
Rooks County · 2,365 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed an electrical substation, several power poles and three outbuildings along its path through central Rooks County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Zurich, KS
Showing 15 of 30
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Rooks County on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Rooks County

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Rooks County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,869
Households2,142
Housing units2,643
Income
Median household income$61,596
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,365
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily140
Large multifamily56
Mobile homes81
Housing mix
Single-family share89.5%
Attached-home share0.0%
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,592
Renter-occupied550
Vacant units501
Home value & age
Median home value$90,000
Owner homes $300k+7.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1954
Older-home share87.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,975
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rooks County

Get a Remote Hail Inspection

Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Rooks County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 335 hail, 172 wind, and 51 tornado reports in Rooks 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 Rooks County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rooks County is 6.00″. It was reported near Zurich, KS on May 27, 1962.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rooks 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 Rooks County address?

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

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.