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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68305

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68305 from April 2, 1956 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
79
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68305 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68305

79 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 40 to 50 mph wind and hail up to the size of quarters but mostly smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nnw Auburn, NE
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media of hail estimated up to golf ball sized in Auburn... NE. Timed estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from Auburn. Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Auburn, NE
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2023
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2023
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Auburn, NE
2.75″ hail
May 12, 2023
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Elk Creek, NE
2.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM AUBURN. REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG+ (2.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN AUBURN. ADDITIONALLY... REPORTED 1.57 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Auburn, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Auburn, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 19, 2022
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Auburn, 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 68305

56 reports
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62 mph
May 18, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station gusted to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Auburn, NE
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of extensive damage in Auburn. Possible people trapped in homes. Possible tornado damage. Time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2025
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grain bin and shed damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Julian, NE
60 mph
Jun 16, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Johnson, NE
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEMI TRUCK BLOWN OFF THE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF US 75 AND NEBRASKA HIGHWAY 67.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES DOWN AND NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Auburn, NE
60 mph
Jun 17, 2022
4:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 TO 60 MPH WIND GUST ESTIMATED BY DEPUTY IN AUBURN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE DIAMETER TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 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: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2017
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIN ROOF BLOWN OFF SUNROOM. NEAR AUBURN. VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN AND FENCE DAMAGE. REPORT SUBMITTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, NE
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE MAPLE TREE FELL ONTO A HOUSE ALLOWING RAIN TO ENTER INTO THE HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Peru, NE
60 mph
May 10, 2015
11:12 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The COOP Observer reported winds near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 ESE Auburn Arpt, NE
66 mph
Sep 19, 2013
1:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew over a semi-trailer near Highways 67 and 75 with other wind strewn debris noted in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.91 NE Glen Rock, NE
81 mph
May 19, 2013
3:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A home weather station measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 80 mph. This same storm caused damage around the Nemaha area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 W Auburn, 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 68305

10 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed just south of Highway 136 and west of 636 Avenue... and moved east northeast to the area near Highway 136 and just east of 637 Avenue. This tornado caused sporadic tree damage and uprooting... and impacted two farms. At one farm... a large trailer was rolled approximately 50 yards and debris distributed downstream across a field. Several trees were snapped or uprooted and landed on a home. Another farm had a large shed destroyed with the debris field extending more than a half mile downstream. This tornado was embedded in a broad area of straight line downburst winds estimated at up to 95 mph... especially near and just south of the tornado track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Auburn, NE
F1 category
Apr 15, 2006
5:33 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in far southern Otoe county around 11 miles south of Nebraska City, or around 1 mile east northeast of Julian. Julian is in Nemaha county and just south of the Otoe county line. The touchdown was near County Road S and Highway 75. The tornado caused f1 damage to a house in this vicinity and then tracked around 2.5 miles before lifting around 9 miles south of Nebraska City or about 2 to 3 miles northeast of Julian near county road Q and Highway 75. The tornado also caused f1 damage to houses near County Road R and Highway 75 and County Road S and Highway 75. Several trees were also toppled onto vehicles destroying them or causing extensive damage. The total path length was about 2.5 miles with an average damage width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Nebraska City, NE
F0 category
May 4, 2001
5:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Auburn, NE
F0 category
May 8, 1995
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown with a tornado was reported just west of Peru.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Peru, NE
F1 category
May 8, 1995
7:42 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Auburn and west of Peru, damaging two farms. Roof damage was done to hog barns, outbuildings, and a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N 1 W Auburn, NE
F1 category
Jun 18, 1975
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Apr 16, 1968
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Apr 28, 1963
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Sep 21, 1959
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Apr 2, 1956
10:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68305
Nemaha County · 2,600 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 68305 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,338
Households1,771
Housing units2,023
Income
Median household income$58,371
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,460
Attached single-family65
Small multifamily268
Large multifamily129
Mobile homes101
Housing mix
Single-family share72.2%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share19.6%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,104
Renter-occupied667
Vacant units252
Home value & age
Median home value$127,100
Owner homes $300k+8.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1957
Older-home share80.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,645
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68305 have on record?

Our records show 79 hail, 56 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68305, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68305?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68305 is 3.00″. It was reported near Auburn, NE on April 13, 1981.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68305 — 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 68305 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68305 — 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 68305 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68305 — 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 68305 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68305 — 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 68305, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68305, 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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