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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68502

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68502 from June 6, 1956 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68502 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68502

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2026
9:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Lincoln, NE
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2013
6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball-size fell across parts of the Lincoln area from the second supercell thunderstorm that tracked over the city this evening. Many of the larger hail reports from this storm came from the western and northern sections, including the Highlands area, 141st and Davey, 27th and I-80, 14th and I-80, 56th and Highway 2 and Coddington and West A Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 S Lakeview, NE
1.50″ hail
May 30, 2013
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell across parts of Lincoln from the first supercell thunderstorm that tracked across the city this evening. Among areas that received the large hail from this first storm included the North Bottoms neighborhood near 9th and Charleston, near Coddington and South Streets and at least one location in southwest Lincoln.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 WSW Lincoln, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
12:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar-size fell from the second severe thunderstorm to hit the Lincoln area this night. The hail reportedly did little damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.09 W Lancaster, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
12:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of 1 inch to golf ball-size fell across parts of the Lincoln area. The larger hailstones were reported near 27th and Highway 2 and 84th and Van Dorn Streets.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Lancaster, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2009
3:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported at the intersection of Highway 2 and 27th Street in south Lincoln.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 SW Lancaster, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2007
5:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail 3/4 of an inch in diameter was reported by the public just southwest of the Lincoln area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lincoln, NE
0.88″ hail
Mar 30, 2006
3:07 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Lincoln, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2005
2:48 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was reported near Interstate 80 on the southwest edge of town, toward the 26th and West South Street area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Lincoln, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2005
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Lincoln, NE
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 1997
7:23 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Lincoln, NE
1.75″ hail
May 24, 1970
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1969
8:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 27, 1966
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 1966
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 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 68502

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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report correcting the location. Tagged in social media post reporting a large tree down in downtown Lincoln. Time estimated from wind report at Lincoln Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Lincoln, NE
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Normal Boulevard... just north of South Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Lincoln, NE
64 mph
Jul 5, 2023
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Lincoln, NE
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2020
2:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lincoln, NE
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2020
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN THIS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Lincoln, NE
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2019
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 INCH TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF A ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lincoln, NE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2018
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE CITY. NUMEROUS TREES AND LIMBS REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lincoln, NE
71 mph
Jun 3, 2014
8:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 WSW Lincoln, NE
64 mph
Aug 6, 2011
7:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm packing wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed many trees and caused other tree damage across Lincoln, notable south Lincoln. Some of the fallen trees and limbs damaged property and downed power lines. Damage reports included along B street, near 48th and Randolph, near 16th and Smith Streets, 10th and Lake Streets, 48th and J, 56th and South, 24th and Washington, near the Lancaster County Events Center, 54th and Princeton and 25th and E Streets. LES reported around 14,000 customers lost power from the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.01 S Lakeview, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1997
11:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch fell on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Lincoln, NE
69 mph
May 21, 1971
9:42 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
58 mph
Aug 2, 1970
9:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
63 mph
Jul 18, 1970
9:01 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
60 mph
Jun 10, 1968
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
59 mph
May 2, 1968
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68502
Lancaster County · 81,449 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 68502

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 68502 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,571
Households11,155
Housing units11,936
Income
Median household income$65,825
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,475
Attached single-family348
Small multifamily3,105
Large multifamily967
Mobile homes41
Housing mix
Single-family share62.6%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share34.1%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,902
Renter-occupied5,253
Vacant units781
Home value & age
Median home value$220,500
Owner homes $300k+27.9%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1948
Older-home share88.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,448
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68502 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 30 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68502, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68502?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68502 is 2.75″. It was reported near Lincoln, NE on June 4, 1960.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68502 — 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 68502 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68502 — 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 68502 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68502 — 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 68502 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68502 — 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 68502, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68502, 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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