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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68045

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68045 from May 17, 1958 through July 12, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68045 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 12, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68045

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 3, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Oakland, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2018
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Oakland, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2018
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Oakland, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 6, 2017
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2015
4:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small tree limbs were also reported down in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.66 SSW Oakland, NE
2.80″ hail
Jun 1, 2010
3:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Oakland, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2008
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 NW Oakland, NE
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2006
8:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Oakland, NE
0.88″ hail
Sep 14, 2004
3:49 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Oakland, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2004
2:41 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail a little over 1 inch in diameter caused significant crop damage from around Oakland to near Craig.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2001
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, NE
0.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2001
1:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oakland, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 1997
7:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Oakland, NE
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1988
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
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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 68045

23 reports
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62 mph
Jul 12, 2023
10:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: as measured by a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, NE
73 mph
May 12, 2023
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED A PEAK WIND GUST OF 73 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Oakland, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: MULTIPLE SHED / OUT BUILDINGS KNOCKED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E West Point, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2021
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lyons, NE
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2017
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 CENTER PIVOTS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Oakland, NE
69 mph
Jun 26, 2011
6:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph caused significant tree and power line damage in the Oakland area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oakland, NE
58 mph
Jun 20, 2010
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 60 mph broke off most of a mature tree in Oakland which fell on a car destroying it.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Oakland, NE
69 mph
Aug 12, 2007
3:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported downed southwest of Oakland near the Dodge county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.26 SSW Oakland, NE
60 mph
Jul 18, 2007
10:36 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust around 60 mph was reported in the Oakland area by local law enforcement.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Oakland, NE
58 mph
Sep 16, 2006
7:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down some 2 to 3 inch tree limbs northeast of Oakland.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Oakland, NE
58 mph
Aug 18, 2003
5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a lot of 4 to 5 inch tree limbs plus picked up and destroyed a picnic table in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Oakland, NE
69 mph
Apr 22, 2001
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm gust destroyed a cattle shed near Oakland.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, NE
64 mph
Jun 23, 1998
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oakland, NE
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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 68045

11 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO A FARMSTEAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Oakland, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SUBSTANTIAL FARMSTEAD DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Oakland, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ANTICYLONIC TORNADO ORBITING THE MAIN TORNADO CONE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Oakland, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO FARM OUTBUILDINGS DESTROYED. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Oakland, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** THIS TORNADO STARTED AROUND 620 PM CDT NEAR BURT COUNTY ROAD H... A LITTLE OVER 2 MILES MILES WEST OF US 77 HIGHWAY. THE TORNADO STARTED MOVING NORTH NORTHEAST AND THEN CURVED AND WAS MOVING DUE NORTH. AS IT MOVED NORTH IT GAINED STRENGTH AND STARTED DESTROYING OUTBUILDINGS AND TREES AT VARIOUS FARMSTEADS... REACHING EF-2 STRENGTH. BY THE TIME THE TORNADO REACHED BURT COUNTY ROAD K IT BECAME NEARLY 5/8 OF A MILE WIDE. NEARLY A HALF-MILE WIDTH OF DOUBLE-WIDE WOODEN TRANSMISSION POLES WERE SNAPPED NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD L. THE TORNADO... WHICH WAS WRAPPED IN RAIN... CONTINUED TREKKING TO THE NORTH... DAMAGING FARMSTEAD AFTER FARMSTEAD... AS WELL AS UPROOTING AND SNAPPING TREES.THE TORNADO EVENTUALLY WEAKENED AT 644 PM CDT... 3 MILES WEST OF LYONS. TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED BY THE TORNADO. ONE HAD A TREE FALL ON A SHED WITH A PERSON INSIDE... INJURING HIS HEAD. THE OTHER PERSON HAD CUTS TO HIS FACE FROM FLYING GLASS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Uehling, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE... VIOLENT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Uehling, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VERY LARGE VIOLENT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Uehling, NE
F2 category
Jun 16, 1992
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
May 27, 1991
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 17, 1984
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 22, 1966
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68045
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
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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 · ZIP Code

ZIP 68045 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,191
Households798
Housing units874
Income
Median household income$76,842
$100k+ households44.1%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached740
Attached single-family40
Small multifamily67
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share84.7%
Attached-home share4.6%
Multifamily share10.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied584
Renter-occupied214
Vacant units76
Home value & age
Median home value$171,300
Owner homes $300k+17.8%
Owner homes $500k+9.6%
Owner homes $750k+5.7%
Median year built1938
Older-home share81.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars773
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68045 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 23 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68045, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 12, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68045?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68045 is 4.50″. It was reported near Oakland, NE on July 16, 1965.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68045 — 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 68045 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68045 — 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 68045 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68045 — 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 68045 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68045 — 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 68045, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68045, 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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