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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68629

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68629 from October 9, 1973 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68629 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68629

28 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 18, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time from previous hail report from Clarkson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2021
5:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 8 SE STANTON. PUBLIC REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Stanton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2018
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Clarkson, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
2:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.38 SSE Leigh, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2014
6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2013
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.78 SE Leigh, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.93 S Clarkson, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball-size fell from south of the Clarkson and Howells area to near Schuyler. The hail caused sporadic damage to shingles and siding in the region and was accompanied by strong winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2008
9:18 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Clarkson, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
4:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.59 SE Leigh, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2006
5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was reported on the Colfax and Stanton county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SSE Stanton, 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 68629

18 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from an NWS Storm Survey. Several large hardwood tree branches down in a grove_ with thunderstorm wind speeds estimated at 74 mph. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from an NWS Storm Survey. Center pivot overturned and visible damage to a soybean field. Thunderstorm wind speeds estimated at 70 mph. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped_ some healthy 12 to 18 inches in diameter. A few power poles snapped_ and corn laid down around a two mile radius from this point. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree damage in Clarkson... NE. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
8:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of thunderstorm wind damage... near intersection of Rd 8 and Rd T. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of porch/roof damage. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Clarkson, NE
60 mph
May 24, 2024
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Howells, NE
60 mph
Oct 11, 2020
11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
1:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES SNAPPED AND ONE SMALL TREE UPROOTED. RELAYED BY STANTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED. WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE AROUND CLARKSON...INCLUDING TREES AND BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
63 mph
Mar 30, 2006
2:46 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph caused some siding and roof damage in the Howells and Clarkson area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
May 11, 1998
8:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced strong winds which tipped over a grain bin and did damage to a home and shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 SSE Stanton, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 1996
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 16, 1992
10:10 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 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 68629

16 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2024
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1. NWS in coordination with Stanton County Emergency Management concluded that an EF-1 tornado began at this location. Based on chaser video as well as drone footage... this tornado developed 5.5 miles north of Clarkson... NE and moved east northeast. The tornado then produced EF-1 damage to a machine shed on a farmstead. The narrow tornado continued northeast another mile before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Clarkson, NE
UNK category
Jun 16, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Clarkson, NE
UNK category
Jun 16, 2024
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Clarkson, NE
UNK category
Jun 16, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Clarkson, NE
UNK category
May 29, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed 3 miles southwest of Howells... where it damaged a grain bin and flipped a center pivot. It moved northeast across agricultural fields between County Road T and County Road U. As it crossed County Road 14 it snapped several wood power poles. The tornado continued tracking northeast crossing near the intersection of County Road 15 and County Road V... about 1.5 miles southeast of Howells. The tornados width varied from from one-tenth to one-third of mile along its track. Straight line wind damage from the descending rear inflow jet was found south of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Howells, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 Tornado. Detailed reports from a combination of emergency management... eyewitnesses... and video evidence from storm spotters indicates this as the path of the tornado. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the final 1.5 miles of the track were intermittent... with occasional debris and dust at the ground level. These reports also indicate that the tornado began at 1:39 PM and lasted for approximately 10 minutes... which aligns well with the storm motion. There were at least 2 center pivots damaged along the track... and some minor damage to small outbuildings where tin roofing material was removed. These damage indicators and the degree of damage indicate that the tornado was an EF-0 with maximum winds of approximately 75 mph. Video evidence of the dust field suggests a width of approximately 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Howells, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eyewitness reports and photo and video evidence show that the long-lived funnel cloud formed a ground circulation that began at approximately 118 local time and lasted for approximately 5 minutes. It slowly traveled northeast during this time... with the only damage being some minor damage to tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Clarkson, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED NORTHEAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES IN STANTON COUNTY. THE MOST INTENSE DAMAGE OCCURRED AT A FARM NEAR THE START OF THE TRACK WHERE A HOG BARN WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND DEBRIS WAS DEPOSITED UP TO A HALF MILE DOWNSTREAM. THERE WAS ALSO SOME TREE DAMAGE AS WELL AS FLIPPED CENTER PIVOTS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Leigh, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Leigh, NE
F0 category
May 8, 2004
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown south of Clarkson. The tornado did no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Clarkson, NE
F2 category
Jun 23, 1998
7:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Debris on highway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Schuyler, NE
F1 category
Jun 23, 1998
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two farm houses destroyed. Eight farm houses damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW Howells, NE
F1 category
Jun 13, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 6, 1980
4:40 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
May 4, 1977
3:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68629
Colfax County · 3,233 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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ZIP 68629 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,211
Households489
Housing units563
Income
Median household income$78,625
$100k+ households45.4%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached496
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily40
Large multifamily18
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share88.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share1.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied421
Renter-occupied68
Vacant units74
Home value & age
Median home value$103,500
Owner homes $300k+17.3%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1952
Older-home share80.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars470
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68629 have on record?

Our records show 28 hail, 18 wind, and 16 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68629, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68629?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68629 is 3.00″. It was reported near Clarkson, NE on June 7, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68629 — 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 68629 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68629 — 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 68629 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68629 — 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 68629 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68629 — 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 68629, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68629, 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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