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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 66538

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 66538 from May 26, 1955 through October 30, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 66538 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 30, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 66538

60 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2022
2:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA TO HALF INCH HAIL WITH A FEW AROUND QUARTER SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Seneca, KS
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seneca, KS
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Woodlawn, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
11:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 30-40 MPH WINDS
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Woodlawn, KS
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
7:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.48 NE Seneca, KS
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2014
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.59 E Seneca Arpt, KS
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2013
7:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.22 NE Kelly, KS
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2013
3:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.95 SSW Oneida, KS
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2012
5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.37 SW Seneca, KS
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2012
9:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NNE Seneca, KS
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2011
6:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Seneca, KS
0.88″ hail
Apr 5, 2010
6:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Seneca, KS
0.88″ hail
Aug 17, 2009
12:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E Seneca, KS
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.22 NE Kelly, KS
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
1:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.28 NNE Kelly, 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 and near ZIP 66538

57 reports
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77 mph
Oct 30, 2024
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Seneca, KS
UNK mph
Oct 30, 2024
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Seneca... truck blown off Highway 36 east of Seneca.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, KS
69 mph
Oct 30, 2024
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Oneida, KS
59 mph
Oct 30, 2024
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Seneca, KS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree 2 to 3 feet in diameter downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, KS
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
7:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wooden frame of a 40 by 80 foot building blown over... with one wall remaining.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Seneca, KS
70 mph
Jun 29, 2023
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees bent significantly... power out at location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Woodlawn, KS
60 mph
Jun 29, 2023
12:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, KS
58 mph
May 8, 2023
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Oneida, KS
60 mph
Jun 8, 2022
4:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, KS
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
12:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE UTILITY POLES AND STREET SIGNS DOWNED... NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGE IN THE CITY. ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS WERE 60 TO 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, KS
61 mph
Jun 11, 2021
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUST FRONT WINDS AHEAD OF STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Oneida, KS
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE HACKBERRY TREE SPLIT DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WIND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Woodlawn, KS
UNK mph
May 24, 2019
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT...A HOME WAS DAMAGE AT THIS LOCATION. LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED. A GRAIN BIN WAS THROWN FROM ITS BASE. A SHED WAS ALSO DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Oneida, KS
60 mph
Apr 13, 2018
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS WITH PENNY SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seneca, 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 and near ZIP 66538

10 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2019
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE TO A HOUSE NEAR US 36.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Oneida, KS
EF3 category
Jun 3, 2014
9:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down around the intersection of highway 71 and 63 around 1030 pm CDT. The damage path moved southeast and included several homes that were severely damaged and one totally destroyed. The worst damage occurred to a slab home anchored to the foundation by anchor bolts installed with nuts and washers every 12-18 inches. All exterior and interior walls were destroyed however the debris was primarily laid on top of the slab with some debris blown to the south. Two adult residents took shelter in a tub and survived with minor injuries although the tub was gone and it was suspected to have been blown into a lake to the south. The tornado damage path continued southeast for approximately 6.5 to 7.5 miles total. EF3 rating with winds to around 140 mph. The end time of the tornado was around 1043 pm CDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Bern, KS
EF1 category
Mar 23, 2009
5:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 3 miles west of Oneida at 6:33pm CDT. The tornado broke a power pole and tore the roof off a large hog confinement building. This tornado continued northeast for approximately 8.5 miles, and lifted just before crossing into Nebraska. Numerous homes and buildings were damaged along the path. The tornado lifted at 6:45pm CDT 5 miles northeast of Bern. Additional damage occurred across Nemaha County, specifically around Seneca, from strong straight line thunderstorm winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.18 W Oneida, KS
F0 category
Apr 25, 2000
1:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A cold air funnel touched down in an open field near Seneca.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Seneca, KS
F1 category
Apr 5, 1999
1:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 5 miles east of Seneca and moved northeast for about 10 miles. Considerable damage occured to 6 farm buildings. Twelve hogs were killed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Seneca, KS
F0 category
Jun 13, 1998
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Bern, KS
F1 category
Jun 13, 1998
7:19 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Bern, KS
F0 category
Jun 13, 1998
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N St Benedict, KS
F1 category
Jul 27, 1997
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Seneca, KS
F1 category
Dec 13, 1975
11:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 66538
Nemaha County · 3,698 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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ZIP 66538 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,577
Households1,371
Housing units1,506
Income
Median household income$77,076
$100k+ households44.8%
$150k+ households20.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,278
Attached single-family73
Small multifamily77
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share84.9%
Attached-home share4.9%
Multifamily share8.0%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,091
Renter-occupied280
Vacant units135
Home value & age
Median home value$252,900
Owner homes $300k+40.2%
Owner homes $500k+11.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,336
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 66538 have on record?

Our records show 60 hail, 57 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 66538, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 30, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 66538?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 66538 is 3.00″. It was reported near Seneca, KS on July 1, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 66538 — 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 ZIP 66538 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 66538 — 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 ZIP 66538 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 66538 — 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 ZIP 66538 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 66538 — 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 in and around ZIP 66538, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 66538, 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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