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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68069

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68069 from July 17, 1977 through August 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68069 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68069

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2017
7:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waterloo, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAKE ZORINSKY AREA
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Omaha, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAKE ZORINSKY AREA
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Omaha, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
10:29 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Waterloo, NE
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2013
6:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Waterloo, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2010
9:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around 1 inch in diameter was reported in the Waterloo area with golf ball-size reported just to the northeast of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Waterloo, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2010
6:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Waterloo, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
8:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail between nickel and half dollar size was reported across sections of Omaha. Reports of hail this large were received from the Elkhorn area, from 168th and Pacific, 192nd and Center, the 1600 block of South 24th Street and from the Millard area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 SSE Waterloo, NE
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2005
3:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Elkhorn, NE
4.50″ hail
May 4, 2003
2:51 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Sarpy County · 55,718 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several supercell thunderstorms moved across Sarpy county this day producing extremely large hail that caused extensive damage in the Bellevue/Offutt AFB area. The hail in this area, including near Offutt Airforce Base, reached up to softball size. Damage was reported to numerous cars, windows, siding and roofs in the area and many plants were damaged and trees were partially stripped of their newly developed leaves. The first report of large hail in Sarpy county was received from 5 miles northwest of Gretna at 251 pm CST where nickel size hail fell. The largest hail from this event was recorded in the Bellevue and Offutt area from 304 pm to 324 pm CST, where hail of 2.5 to 4.5 inches in diameter was recorded. The largest of those stones were reported near 25th and Capehart and Highway 75 and Fairview Road just west southwest of Offutt. Other very large hail stones fell near La Platte which is just south of Offutt AFB. Numerous reports of golfball size hail were also received in the Papillion area which is between Gretna and Offutt AFB.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Gretna, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 1998
11:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Elkhorn, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1981
2:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1980
1:05 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 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 68069

10 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
10:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** Very large tree... approximately two feet in diameter... was uprooted and fell onto a vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Yutan, NE
81 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Valley, NE
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of snapped power poles. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Valley, NE
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off of commercial building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterloo, NE
81 mph
Jun 27, 2008
3:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A fireworks tent was blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts around 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NE Waterloo, NE
70 mph
May 28, 1989
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jul 15, 1988
2:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 19, 1987
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jun 1, 1980
12:45 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jul 17, 1977
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 68069

6 reports
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 240th and Dodge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Waterloo, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Vehicle and building damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Waterloo, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Yutan, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The EF3 tornado developed about one quarter mile west of the West Q Road and 255th St intersection in Western Douglas county where trees were knocked down and a farmstead sustained outbuilding damage. The tornado continued northeast crossing agricultural fields and flipping numerous center pivots... eventually crossing 252nd Street. The tornado caused EF-2 damage as it approached Highway 92... damaging numerous homes and striking an acreage northwest of the Highway 92(West Center street) and Highway 275 Intersection where EF-2 damage was indicated. Several center pivots along Highway 275 were overturned as the tornado continued northeast crossing east of Highway 275 damaging several acreages... homes... and outbuildings along Highway 275/240th Street where EF-2 damage was sustained. Continuing its northeast path... the tornado crossed 234th Street near Harney Street where it damaged a horse farm and an acreage as well as a home along Dodge Street/Highway 6 before crossing Dodge Street causing
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Yutan, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Yutan, NE
EF1 category
May 11, 2014
6:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68069
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado initially touched down in Saunders county and had a total track length of around 10.7 miles with around 7 miles of the track in Douglas county. This was the first of 2 tornadoes that hit near the Omaha area this evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.77 SSW Waterloo, 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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ZIP 68069 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,100
Households1,326
Housing units1,476
Income
Median household income$113,442
$100k+ households54.4%
$150k+ households21.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,325
Attached single-family97
Small multifamily40
Large multifamily14
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share89.8%
Attached-home share6.6%
Multifamily share3.7%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,150
Renter-occupied176
Vacant units150
Home value & age
Median home value$351,700
Owner homes $300k+59.0%
Owner homes $500k+35.2%
Owner homes $750k+22.6%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,292
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68069 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 10 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68069, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68069?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68069 is 4.50″. It was reported near Gretna, NE on May 4, 2003.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68069 — 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 68069 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68069 — 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 68069 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68069 — 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 68069 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68069 — 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 68069, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68069, 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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