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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68637

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68637 from July 3, 1969 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68637 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68637

49 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Pictures sent via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Ericson, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of 1.5 to 2 inch hail based on measurements.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Ericson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Ericson, NE
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED HAIL REPORT 9WNW OF ERICSON... GROUND WAS COVERED WITH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Ericson, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2017
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Bartlett, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Bartlett, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
4:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tree branches were also broken from the hail and wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 SE Ericson, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported golf ball size hail and strong winds rocking the police cruiser.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16.49 E Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2013
9:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.93 S Bartlett, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
4:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ericson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
3:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 SE Ericson, NE
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2012
6:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17.23 E Burwell, NE
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2012
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16.49 E Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
6:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.03 E Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
6:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18.03 E Burwell, 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 68637

21 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down in Ericson and south of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ericson, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
3:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ericson, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
3:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Ericson, NE
63 mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Ericson, NE
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2023
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Greeley County · 1,042 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via social media report of damage to a corn field due to hail and wind. Hail size estimated to be around nickel to quarter. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NE Ord, NE
60 mph
Jun 25, 2021
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WNW Ericson, NE
70 mph
Jun 24, 2021
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AN OPEN FACED CATTLE SHED WAS DESTROYED. WIND ESTIMATED AT 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Ericson, NE
60 mph
Jul 8, 2017
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAWN CHAIRS BLOWN AROUND AND TREES IN FULL MOTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Bartlett, NE
60 mph
Jun 26, 2010
11:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large cottonwood tree was blown down across Cedar River Road. The tree also took down a power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Ericson, NE
60 mph
Jun 21, 2005
3:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bartlett, NE
60 mph
Jul 29, 2001
9:14 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bartlett, NE
60 mph
Jul 8, 2001
3:20 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds toppled over large trees and numerous tree limbs were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Ericson, NE
UNK mph
May 2, 2001
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage to out buildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Bartlett, NE
69 mph
Jun 3, 1999
11:38 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles were blown from a roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Bartlett, NE
UNK mph
Aug 24, 1998
2:55 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68637
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 ENE Burwell, 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 68637

3 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
8:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Ericson, NE
F2 category
Jul 12, 2004
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in open rangeland and then moved south breaking off and uprooting numerous large trees as it encountered a farmstead. One large tree fell on the roof of a home. As the tornado moved south across the road, it hit another farmstead. Again, it broke off and uprooted numerous large trees and broke many power poles. The barn and steel fencing was lifted and tossed 50 yards northwestwards into a tree belt behind the house. The roof of the home was taken off. A detached garage was demolished. Before lifting, the tornado moved through a corral south of the home where it severely injured or killed several horses. After the storm, two colts and a mare were found up in a tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Ericson, NE
F0 category
May 22, 1975
2:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68637
Wheeler County · 488 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 68637 area census snapshot

People & households
Population228
Households118
Housing units300
Income
Median household income$39,375
$100k+ households16.1%
$150k+ households8.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached228
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes67
Housing mix
Single-family share76%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.7%
Mobile-home share22.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied102
Renter-occupied16
Vacant units182
Home value & age
Median home value$96,400
Owner homes $300k+16.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share67.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars115
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68637 have on record?

Our records show 49 hail, 21 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68637, 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 68637?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68637 is 4.50″. It was reported near Ericson, NE on July 12, 2004.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68637 — 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 68637 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68637 — 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 68637 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68637 — 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 68637 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68637 — 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 68637, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68637, 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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