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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Stafford County, KS

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Stafford County, KS from June 3, 1955 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 67530 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
441
Wind Reports
170
Tornado Reports
74
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Stafford County, KS · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Stafford County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Social media report of golf ball sized hail. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Hopewell, KS
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
5:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Stafford, KS
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects report source from previous hail report from 7 NW Preston. Ping pong ball sized hail reported along the Stafford and Pratt County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Preston, KS
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported nickel to quarter-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Saint John, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2026
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Dillwyn, KS
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Neola, KS
1.75″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
2:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Hudson, KS
1.75″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
2:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hudson, KS
1.25″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
2:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Saint John, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mping report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
4:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Seward, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2024
4:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint John, KS
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2024
3:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Radium, KS
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Stafford, KS
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: report received through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Macksville, 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 Stafford County

30 reports
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61 mph
Aug 25, 2026
4:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Ambient Weather Station recorded.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
58 mph
Jul 4, 2026
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station recorded a 58 mph wind gust. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Hudson, KS
68 mph
Jul 4, 2026
12:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station recorded a 68 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
72 mph
Jun 21, 2026
4:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report was from a AWN weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
67 mph
Jun 14, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
63 mph
Jun 14, 2026
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
74 mph
Jun 2, 2026
4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Macksville, KS
70 mph
Jun 2, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Macksville, KS
65 mph
Apr 25, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Personal Ambient Weather Station Nutrients_ag reported maximum wind gust of 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
58 mph
Jul 22, 2025
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Neola, KS
60 mph
Jun 29, 2025
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAWS station QNRK1 Stafford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 ENE Hudson, KS
67 mph
Jun 15, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
62 mph
Apr 2, 2025
5:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Macksville, KS
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole blown down at the intersection of NW 80th Ave. and NW 90th St. Initial report received via social media and confirmed by emergency manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Radium, KS
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law Enforcement reported multiple power poles blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Radium, 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 Stafford County

30 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Neola, KS
UNK category
May 23, 2025
4:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate location where Pratt1 tornado crossed from Stafford County into Reno County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Neola, KS
UNK category
May 23, 2025
4:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser photo of large tornado along with debris signature on radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Neola, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2019
4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO WAS REPORTED. RELAYED FROM NWS WICHITA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Seward, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Seward, KS
UNK category
May 18, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS FROM STORM CHASERS OF A BRIEF TORNADO NEAR SEWARD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Seward, KS
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
7:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved over open areas and did no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.88 NE Hudson, KS
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
8:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a satellite tornado southeast and east of the monster tornado that moved through Stafford county. This one did damage to trees and power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 SSE Hudson, KS
EF3 category
Apr 14, 2012
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This monster tornado developed just southeast of a dissipating tornado near Macksville and then moved in a northeasterly direction. However during it's life cycle, it turned north briefly, then east briefly and then finally it moved on a steady northeast path. It narrowly missed Hudson to the south but did move across the Quivira National Refuge before moving into Rice county at 9:45 PM CDT. Damage was done to a few farm houses, outbuildings and equipment, trees, power poles and pivot irrigation systems.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.98 WSW Dillwyn, KS
EF2 category
Apr 14, 2012
8:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved out of Edwards county at 901 PM CDT and as it did it began to shift a little east passing just east of Macksville. In Stafford county there was considerable damage to pivot sprinklers, trees and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.15 SSW Macksville Smith Arp, KS
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado damaged power poles and a few trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.32 NE Quivira Refuge, KS
EF1 category
Apr 14, 2012
3:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did EF1 damage to trees and power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.92 ESE Seward, KS
EF2 category
May 24, 2011
3:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved north/northwest and unfortunately claimed two lives. The tornado hit a house (among trees, outbuildings, fences) and the persons involved were parked under a tree in the drive way of the home. Tragically, the very large tree was uprooted and landed on the vehicle. A female (age 21) that was in the back seat was severely injured. A female (age 56) and her son (age 17) in the front seat were crushed and apparently killed instantly. The tornado moved on into Barton county at 606 PM. The house received EF2 damage and the occupant of the home was in the basement, but arrived there less than 30 seconds before the tornado hit.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.13 NNW Hudson, KS
EF1 category
Jun 15, 2009
6:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado did EF1 damage to several pivot irrigation sprinklers and trees. The Forward Flank Downdraft apparently did more damage that the tornado itself.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .69 ENE Dillwyn, KS
EF2 category
Jun 15, 2009
5:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Stafford County, KS
Stafford County · 1,854 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was a multiple vortex tornado that moved out of Edwards county at 609 PM CDT. It did high end EF2 damage to trees, crops, pivot irrigation sprinklers and a barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.48 SSW Macksville Smith Arp, 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

Stafford County, KS area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,004
Households1,598
Housing units2,104
Income
Median household income$63,786
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,854
Attached single-family59
Small multifamily87
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes96
Housing mix
Single-family share88.1%
Attached-home share2.8%
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,314
Renter-occupied284
Vacant units506
Home value & age
Median home value$96,700
Owner homes $300k+14.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.3%
Median year built1952
Older-home share81.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,553
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 441 hail, 170 wind, and 74 tornado reports in Stafford County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Stafford County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Stafford County is 4.50″. It was reported near Zenith, KS on May 8, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Stafford 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 Stafford County address?

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