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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68454

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68454 from August 29, 1982 through July 5, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68454 · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 5, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68454

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2017
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Nov 11, 2015
12:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2015
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2009
7:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter-size hail was reported by a spotter 3 miles north of Unadilla.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2009
1:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 NW Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2009
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.95 SW Unadilla, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
6:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to nickel-size was accompanied by 60 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2006
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in and just west of Unadilla.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2006
9:58 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 inch in diameter piled up for 5 to 10 minutes driven by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 55 mph. The hail flattened crops in the area and caused some tree and roof damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Unadilla, NE
0.88″ hail
Apr 15, 2006
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Unadilla, NE
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2004
4:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Unadilla, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
3:23 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Unadilla, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1998
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Unadilla, 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 68454

16 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 inch tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unadilla, NE
65 mph
Jul 5, 2023
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Elmwood, NE
66 mph
Oct 12, 2022
4:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Elmwood, NE
60 mph
Jun 17, 2022
6:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WELL CALIBRATED PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Unadilla, NE
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2022
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1-3 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unadilla, NE
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF AND TREE DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unadilla, NE
60 mph
May 5, 2019
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Unadilla, NE
60 mph
Nov 11, 2015
12:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The spotter also estimated 60 mph winds in addition to the quarter size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
69 mph
Sep 13, 2010
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 70 mph downed numerous trees and power lines in the Unadilla area. A few outbuildings in the area were also destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
63 mph
Aug 4, 2009
3:23 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph broke several large trees in the Unadilla area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
60 mph
Jun 19, 2008
6:34 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were accompanied by hail up to nickel-size.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
60 mph
Jun 19, 2008
5:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Unadilla, NE
63 mph
Jul 13, 2006
4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated over 60 mph destroyed 20 transmission power poles near Unadilla and knocked over or snapped numerous trees in town causing some building damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unadilla, NE
63 mph
May 23, 2006
9:52 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 65 mph by trained spotters south of Unadilla.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Unadilla, NE
63 mph
Feb 29, 2004
5:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew several trees over in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Unadilla, 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 68454

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 14, 2022
1:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY REVEALED AN EF1 TORNADO... 0.1 MILES LONG... 40 YARDS WIDE. DAMAGE TO TREES... SHINGLES... SIDING AND GUTTERS TORN OFF 1 HOME... ROOF PARTIALLY TORN OFF ANOTHER HOME... AND BROKEN WINDOWS IN ANOTHER HOME. ON THE GROUND FOR 1 APPROXIMATELY A MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Unadilla, NE
EF0 category
Oct 3, 2013
9:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68454
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began 4.5 miles south of Elmwood where minor property damage was observed. The tornado tracked northeast for 4 miles ending 3.5 mile southeast of Elmwood. The tornado generally moved across open country and caused minor tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.3 SSW Elmwood, NE
F0 category
Oct 29, 2000
5:16 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68454
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The third and last cyclic tornado that formed from the apparent same thunderstorm touched down 1 mile south of Unadilla, tracked near town then lifted 1 mile north of Unadilla. The tornado took the roof off of a machine shed 1 mile north of town and damaged a roof of a garage by driving 2 boards through the roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Unadilla, 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 68454 area census snapshot

People & households
Population641
Households282
Housing units301
Income
Median household income$80,833
$100k+ households46.5%
$150k+ households22.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached284
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share94.4%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share1.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied227
Renter-occupied55
Vacant units19
Home value & age
Median home value$179,000
Owner homes $300k+22.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share79.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars271
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68454 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 16 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68454, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 5, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68454?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68454 is 3.50″. It was reported near Unadilla, NE on April 27, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68454 — 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 68454 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68454 — 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 68454 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68454 — 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 68454 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68454 — 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 68454, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68454, 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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