Washington County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Washington County, Kansas has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 44 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 26 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Washington County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 238 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnes, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down twigs or small limbs and blow around objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Marysville, Blue Rapids, Hanover, Waterville, and Bremen.”
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1204 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles west of Jansen to 4 miles east of Mahaska to 3 miles northeast of Belleville. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 61 mph
“At 1123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles northeast of Gilead to 7 miles south of Bostwick. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. The gusty winds ahead of the the line of of thunderstorms will produce the strongest wind gusts. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.”
- Wind 61 mph 2 S Washington SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Strong wind gusts estimated around 60 mph. (TOP)”
“Delayed report. Multiple tree limbs down in Morrowville. Time estimated from radar. (TOP)”
- Wind 60 mph 1 W Haddam SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Morrowville SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 947 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Concordia to 6 miles south of Simpson to 4 miles north of Lincoln. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Hail 1.25" 4 WSW Morrowville SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 5 SSW Hanover SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 SE Palmer SPC verified report
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1045 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Linn, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Washington, Clifton, Linn, Greenleaf, Barnes, Morrowville, and Palmer.”
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"
“Report on Spotter Network of two inch hail. (TOP)”
- Hail 2" 4 WSW Hollenburg SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1219 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty winds from decaying showers 5 miles southwest of Agenda, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Morrowville, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Concordia to 5 miles northeast of Aurora. Movement was north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Social media photo of a tornado. Media confirmed the report. (TOP)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 SE Palmer SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 4 E Hollenburg SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 1 NNE Haddam SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 W Haddam SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Morrowville SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Haddam, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Haddam and Mahaska.”
“At 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Narka, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Narka and Mahaska.”
- Hail 0.88" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hollenberg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Strong wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hanover, Oketo, and Hollenberg.”
“At 1016 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Aurora, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clyde, Clifton, Palmer, Agenda, Aurora, and Vining.”
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"
“Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (TOP)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (TOP)”
- Hail 1.75" 5 ENE Agenda SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 3 S Haddam SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Washington SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
- Hail 2" 1 N Greenleaf SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 E Agenda SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Clay, Cloud, Ottawa, Republic, Washington, Marshall, Pottawatomie, and Riley Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 11 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 644 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Morrowville, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Hail damage to outdoor objects and vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hollenberg.”
- Hail 0.88" Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. WHEN...From 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Washington County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Washington County, KS?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 44 severe weather events in Washington County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Washington County recently?
Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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