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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68641

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68641 from July 6, 1976 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68641 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68641 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68641

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 2018
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNW Howells, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 24, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNW Howells, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2017
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Dodge, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S The Highway 15 And, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 15, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO 2.25 INCHES OF RAIN IN 45 MINUITES. FIELDS ARE FLOODED... BUT NO FLOODING ON ROADS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE The Highway 15 An, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2015
3:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were also 40 mph winds reported, with combined with the hail produced siding damage and knocked out windows.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.32 SE Stanton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2014
7:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Howells, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2014
7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2013
6:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Howells, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter-size fell a little south of Howells.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Howells, NE
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2011
3:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Howells, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2010
3:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell southwest through south of Wisner. The hail fell for nearly 15 minutes and accumulated up to 2 to 3 feet in some ditches aided by 2 to 3 inches of rain that fell during and after the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSW Wisner, 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 68641

24 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
63 mph
Aug 13, 2026
8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
79 mph
May 21, 2024
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
70 mph
Apr 16, 2024
10:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 70 mph wind gust between 555 and 600 AM. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Howells, NE
78 mph
Jul 12, 2023
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
62 mph
Jul 12, 2022
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: CO-OP OBSERVER RECORDED A 62 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PARTIAL ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
76 mph
Dec 15, 2021
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST TO 76 MPH ALONG WITH PENNY SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
71 mph
Jun 24, 2021
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
60 mph
Jun 22, 2020
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS FROM PUBLIC OF 60 MPH GUSTS IN HOWELLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
70 mph
Jun 6, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
85 mph
May 30, 2011
9:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 85 mph were measured by the cooperative observer near Howells.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Howells, NE
63 mph
May 23, 2006
7:27 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management estimated thunderstorm winds gusted to 65 mph southwest of Beemer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 WSW Beemer, NE
63 mph
Mar 30, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph overturned a semi-trailer truck on Highway 15.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 S Pilger, NE
63 mph
Mar 30, 2006
2:25 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph damaged some farm outbuildings.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SE Stanton, 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 68641

13 reports
UNK category
Jun 16, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Howells, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Howells, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
6:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Howells, NE
UNK category
Jul 13, 2023
10:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A likely tornado embedded within a broader area of downburst winds appears to have impacted homes and trees on the west side of Howells... causing roof damage and shifting the walls of a garage. Beyond this area... it was difficult to discern any particular tornado damage from straight line wind damage... but there was additional damage to trees... fences... and a power substation on the south side of Howells as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED IN A FIELD NEAR 3RD ROAD SOUTH OF C ROAD AND QUICKLY MOVED NORTHEAST TO CAUSE ROOF DAMAGE TO LARGE ANIMAL BARNS WHERE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ROOFING TIN WERE REMOVED. THE TORNADO PROCEEDED ACROSS OPEN FIELDS BEFORE SEVERELY IMPACTING A FARM NEAR 4TH AND E ROAD. THE FARM PLACE HAD A SMALL SHED BLOWN APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS. A SECOND BRAND NEW LARGER SHED WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND A VERY LARGE SHED WITH EQUIPMENT INSIDE WAS ALSO COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE WAS MINOR ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE TO THE HOME AND TO ANOTHER LARGE SHED... AS WELL AS SOME FENCES. THE TORNADO PROCEEDED NORTHEAST TO ANOTHER HOG FARM WHERE IT REMOVED LARGE SECTIONS OF ROOF FROM TWO LARGE BARNS. THE DEBRIS WERE DEPOSITED WELL INTO A FIELD DOWNSTREAM. THE TRACK WAS THEN INTERMITTENT FOR 1.5 MILES AS THERE WERE FEW IF ANY AVAILABLE DAMAGE INDICATORS IN AG FIELDS BEFORE IT CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO 5 POWER POLES AND ANOTHER ANIMAL BARN WHERE MUCH OF THE BARN WAS REMOVED AND BLOWN INTO THE NEARBY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Howells, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
9:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN INTERMITTENT TORNADO TRACKED FROM NORTH TO SOUTH THROUGH HOWELLS. THE INITIAL DAMAGE POINT WAS ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN ALONG WITH MODERATE TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO THEN SKIPPED SEVERAL BLOCKS BEFORE REMOVING A PORTION OF THE BUILDING ATTACHED TO THE FEED AND SEED. NEARBY SECURITY CAMERAS PROVIDED VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THE BRIEF TORNADIC CIRCULATION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TOWN. THE TORNADO REMAINED INTERMITTENT AS IT TRAVELLED INTO AN OPEN FIELD TO THE NORTHEAST... DEPOSITING DEBRIS IN THE FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
F0 category
Jun 20, 1996
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
F0 category
Jun 20, 1996
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SE Stanton, NE
F0 category
Oct 17, 1994
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado was on the ground less than one half a mile, hitting two farms damaging outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Stanton, NE
F1 category
Jun 4, 1991
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 1991
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
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 13, 1983
1:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Cuming County · 3,561 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 13, 1983
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68641
Stanton County · 2,241 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 68641 area census snapshot

People & households
Population986
Households435
Housing units511
Income
Median household income$71,726
$100k+ households41.8%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached476
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily21
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes14
Housing mix
Single-family share93.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied369
Renter-occupied66
Vacant units76
Home value & age
Median home value$121,100
Owner homes $300k+15.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1943
Older-home share87.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars416
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68641 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 24 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68641, 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 68641?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68641 is 2.75″. It was reported near Howells, NE on June 13, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68641 — 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 68641 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68641 — 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 68641 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68641 — 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 68641 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68641 — 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 68641, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68641, 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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