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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Russell County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Russell County, KS from June 30, 1955 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
485
Wind Reports
504
Tornado Reports
81
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Russell County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Russell County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 19, 2026
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2.25 inch hail measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Susank, KS
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Wilson, KS
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dorrance, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly pea size hail with a few quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Susank, KS
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Dorrance, KS
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Dorrance, KS
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Lucas, KS
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media with picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lucas, KS
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
6:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lucas, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
5:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Russell, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.5 S Dorrance, KS
2.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Army Corps of Engineers had mainly nickel to quarter sized with a few larger than golf balls. Time is estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Sylvan Grove, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 4, 2024
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar sized hail. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Lucas, KS
2.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Russell Airport, KS
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Dorrance, 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 Russell County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Delayed report. An empty semi trailer rolled over due to a possible microburst on Interstate 70. This was confirmed by law enforcement. Driver was transported with suspected minor injur
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Wilson, KS
61 mph
Jul 1, 2026
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Russell, KS
64 mph
Jul 1, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell Airport, KS
72 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KRSL Russell Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report... time estimated from radar and surrounding reports. About six 12-15 inch diameter trees uprooted across town... and several 6-8 inch diameter tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell, KS
63 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KRSL Russell Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSW Russell. Delayed report from social media of a Semi flipped on I-70 near Russell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Russell, KS
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
4:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media of a Semi flipped on I-70 near Russell. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Russell, KS
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi flipped over on I-70 at mile marker 204.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Wilson, KS
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KRSL ASOS measured 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Russell Airport, KS
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power is reported to be out and a few power poles leaning;time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lucas, KS
72 mph
Aug 10, 2025
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust was reported by Kansas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Bunker Hill, KS
72 mph
Aug 10, 2025
9:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Gorham, KS
80 mph
Aug 10, 2025
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kansas Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Bunker Hill, KS
70 mph
Aug 10, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russell Airport, 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 Russell County

30 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2024
9:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Picture sent via X.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Dorrance, KS
UNK category
May 19, 2024
8:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Broadcast media reports tornado west of Russell.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Gorham, KS
UNK category
Jul 16, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado moved across an area SW of Dorrance. Damage was noted to three different homesteads... one of which was due to the inflow in to the storm. The majority of damage was to trees. However... a larger metal shed had collapsed and debris was strewn from a homestead and collected along the nearby metal fence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Dorrance, KS
UNK category
Jul 16, 2023
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado on Interstate 70.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Bunker Hill, KS
UNK category
Jun 23, 2022
10:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF OF A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN JUST NORTHEAST OF DORRANCE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Dorrance, KS
UNK category
Jun 23, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN 3-5 MILES NORTHEAST OF BUNKER HILL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Bunker Hill, KS
UNK category
May 28, 2019
10:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WAS STILL ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Waldo, KS
UNK category
May 28, 2019
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CHASER REPORTED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR HIGHWAY 281 AND HIGHWAY 18 NEAR PARADISE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Waldo, KS
UNK category
May 28, 2019
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DOWNED POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Waldo, KS
EF0 category
Apr 24, 2015
4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rain wrapped rope tornado that briefly touched the ground. The tornado was 40 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.37 SW Paradise, KS
EF1 category
Aug 28, 2014
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rope tornado flipped tractors and broke windows in Milberger. The sizes and number of tractors were not reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Milberger, KS
EF0 category
May 8, 2013
5:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A nearly stationary rope tornado was reported over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.29 N Gorham, KS
EF0 category
Apr 7, 2013
5:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief rope tornado was reported and caused damage to a few trees along Paradise Rd. Initial reports of damage to a barn and radio shed were deemed as old damage from a previous storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.94 WSW Paradise, KS
EF2 category
May 25, 2012
8:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved through a small housing area just to the south of Russell causing extensive damage to four homesteads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 S Russell, KS
EF0 category
May 25, 2012
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Russell County, KS
Russell County · 3,341 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.8 NW Milberger, 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

Russell County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,717
Households3,099
Housing units3,687
Income
Median household income$53,902
$100k+ households26.5%
$150k+ households6.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,341
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily89
Large multifamily163
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share90.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.8%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,369
Renter-occupied730
Vacant units588
Home value & age
Median home value$106,400
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1955
Older-home share82.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,910
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 485 hail, 504 wind, and 81 tornado reports in Russell 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 Russell County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Russell County is 4.00″. It was reported near Milberger, KS on May 22, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in Russell 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 Russell County address?

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