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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rush County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rush County, KS from April 27, 1958 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67575 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
454
Wind Reports
153
Tornado Reports
52
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rush County, KS · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rush County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Ene Ash Valley, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County dispatch reported half-dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Rush Center, KS
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPing report of ping ball ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Timken, KS
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
2:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report received from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nekoma, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
1:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar sized hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rush Center, KS
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report was from social media with photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: Timken, KS
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2026
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of half0dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Nekoma, KS
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of half-dollar sized hail with photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Otis, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rush Center, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rush Center, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rush Center, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of ping pong ball sized hail on the south side of La Crosse.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S La Crosse, KS
1.25″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 WNW La Crosse.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW La Crosse, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Mccracken, 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 Rush County

30 reports
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63 mph
Jul 10, 2026
5:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Alexander, KS
58 mph
Jul 3, 2026
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Alexander, KS
66 mph
Jul 1, 2026
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Liebenthal, KS
73 mph
Jul 1, 2026
2:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Hargrave, KS
59 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from an AWN weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Timken, KS
72 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Ash Valley, KS
67 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust report was from an AWN weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Crosse, KS
58 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE La Crosse, KS
59 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Nekoma, KS
63 mph
Jun 21, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust report from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Nekoma, KS
71 mph
Jun 21, 2026
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust report was from a AWN weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Alexander, KS
61 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Schoenchen, KS
78 mph
Jun 2, 2026
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Station - Auston Farms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Alexander, KS
64 mph
May 30, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Ambient Weather Network.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE La Crosse, KS
UNK mph
May 30, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chaser reports minor damage to gas station canopy.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Crosse, 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 Rush County

30 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Video of a brief landspout south of Timken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Ash Valley, KS
UNK category
Jul 22, 2024
9:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Reported through social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Bison, KS
UNK category
Sep 19, 2023
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] A highly visible landspout tornado moved slowly northwest from 552 to 558 pm. Numerous pictures of this event were shared on social media. This landspout flipped a section of center pivot just south of Highway 96.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Nekoma, KS
UNK category
Jul 6, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RELAYED BY NWS ICT. SEVERAL BRIEF LANDSPOUT TORNADOES REPORTED BY STORM CHASER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Hargrave, KS
UNK category
Apr 15, 2017
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF A BRIEF TORNADO THAT TOUCHED DOWN FOR ONLY 4-5 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Timken, KS
UNK category
Apr 15, 2017
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED A SHORT-LIVED LANDSPOUT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Rush Center, KS
UNK category
Dec 25, 2016
5:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT DESCRIBED A WEAK TORNADO THAT TOUCHED GROUND IN FARM FIELD SOUTH OF REPORTERS HOUSE. LASTED ONLY A FEW MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Rush Center, KS
UNK category
May 25, 2016
1:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Otis, KS
EF0 category
May 28, 2013
5:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rope tornado did not cause any damage as it moved south.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Otis, KS
EF0 category
May 25, 2012
9:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved into Ellis county at 10:40 CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.46 ENE Loretta, KS
EF1 category
May 25, 2012
9:11 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage was done to trees from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 SSE Loretta, KS
EF2 category
May 25, 2012
8:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado starting moving north then turned back to the northwest and finally west before dissipating. It did damage mainly to trees and power lines. During the damage survey there was evidence of significant ground and vegetation scouring.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.59 NNW Bison, KS
EF2 category
May 25, 2012
8:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado may have been another satellite tornado based on spotter video and from the damage survey moved north through trees but yet was east of the larger wedge tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 NNW La Crosse, KS
EF1 category
May 25, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a satellite tornado with the wedge to the northwest of LaCrosse. This satellite tornado passed through the town of LaCrosse and damaged numerous trees, several buildings and destroyed 3 camper trailers. Fortunately the occupants were not in the trailers or there would of likely been injuries, if not fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .17 SE La Crosse Hoover Arp, KS
EF2 category
May 25, 2012
8:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rush County, KS
Rush County · 1,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado became a wedge as it traveled northeast and finally north and west as it dissipated. Damage was done to a couple of farms, trees, outbuildings and pivot sprinklers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 SE Hargrave, 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 Rush County

Rush Center, KS 111
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La Crosse, KS 108
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Otis, KS 88
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Liebenthal, KS 87
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Alexander, KS 85
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Timken, KS 63
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McCracken, KS 55
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Bison, KS 47
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Rush County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,957
Households1,382
Housing units1,701
Income
Median household income$60,288
$100k+ households25.3%
$150k+ households5.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,592
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share93.6%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,100
Renter-occupied282
Vacant units319
Home value & age
Median home value$79,300
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1950
Older-home share87.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,335
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Rush County

67575 156
Rush Center, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67548 151
La Crosse, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67565 147
Otis, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67556 104
McCracken, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67567 104
Pawnee Rock, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67520 91
Bison, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67511 61
Albert, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67559 59
KS Hail, wind & tornado reports
67513 56
Alexander, KS Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 454 hail, 153 wind, and 52 tornado reports in Rush County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rush County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rush County is 6.00″. It was reported near N Timken, KS on May 24, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rush 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 Rush County address?

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