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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68649

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68649 from July 13, 1959 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68649 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68649 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68649

42 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW North Bend, NE
2.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mix of golfball and baseball-size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ames, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Rogers, NE
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Morse Bluff, NE
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2023
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE North Bend, NE
1.25″ hail
May 12, 2023
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W North Bend, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Bend, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W North Bend, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 NW AMES. DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Ames, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Bend, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2018
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N North Bend, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW North Bend, NE
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Bend, NE
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2015
8:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Bend, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2014
8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Bend, 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 68649

29 reports
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58 mph
May 18, 2026
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPR Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Rogers, NE
64 mph
Apr 17, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Rogers, NE
81 mph
Apr 17, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rogers, NE
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2024
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E North Bend, NE
60 mph
Apr 12, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION MEASURED 60 MPH PEAK GUST WITH THUNDERSTORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW North Bend, NE
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2021
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Bend, NE
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50-60 MPH ESTIMATED GUSTS. SYCAMORE LIMBS BROKEN OUT OF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Ames, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 8 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW North Bend, NE
60 mph
Aug 1, 2013
5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated that thunderstorm wind gusts approached 60 mph. Some small branches were downed in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N North Bend, NE
81 mph
Apr 9, 2013
3:55 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 70 mph snapped trees and overturned center pivots from near North Bend to just west of Fremont. The damage from this storm began in Colfax county, reached its peak just west of North Bend and then weakened as it approached Fremont.
NWS Wind Report Location: N North Bend, NE
100 mph
Apr 9, 2013
3:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS storm survey estimated that straight line winds reached an estimated 100 mph near North Bend. Twenty-one cars of a 138-car empty coal train derailed west of town and an unsecured mobile home was destroyed injuring 2 people. Trees were snapped in the area and center pivots were flipped along the path of the storm that began its damage in Colfax county to the west and continued east to just west of Fremont.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.31 W Bay State, NE
70 mph
May 11, 2011
2:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts reached 70 mph east of North Bend. The winds were accompanied by 1 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.4 WNW Ames, NE
63 mph
Jun 27, 2008
3:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 70 mph from just north of North Bend into town. This is the beginning of where the bow echo that slammed across the Omaha/Council Bluffs area started causing damage. In North Bend a few trees were uprooted and many tree limbs were downed. A few center pivots were flipped northeast of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N North Bend, NE
69 mph
Aug 28, 2007
3:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees and large limbs in and near North Bend and damaged two center pivots east of town. Some residents in the area lost power for up to 17 hours. Winds were estimated at 70 mph, although unofficially a wind gage at the North Bend Fire Hall reportedly measured a gust at 93 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N North Bend, NE
58 mph
Jul 13, 2006
1:42 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Bend, 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 68649

12 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2025
10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Intermittent tornado reported by trained spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW North Bend, NE
UNK category
May 19, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado continued on live video stream.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Rogers, NE
UNK category
May 19, 2025
10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on video stream.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Rogers, NE
UNK category
Apr 17, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado may have occurred. Lots of dust with a weak circulation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Rogers, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Ames, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FARMSTEAD DAMAGED. POWER LINES ALSO DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Ames, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE North Bend, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE North Bend, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO DEVELOPED JUST NORTH OF THE PLATTE RIVER IN DODGE COUNTY... INITIALLY AS A WIDE DUST PLUME 4 MILES EAST OF NORTH BEND. THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST WHERE IT FLIPPED MULTIPLE CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. IT THEN DAMAGED SEVERAL LARGE POWER LINES AND CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS... TREES... AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A HOME. THE TORNADO THEN CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO ANOTHER HOUSE AS WELL AS TREES BEFORE DISSIPATING JUST NORTH OF COUNTY ROAD P. PATH WIDTH WAS ABOUT 1/2 MILE WIDE AND 5.5 MILES IN LENGTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Morse Bluff, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2011
5:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow land spout-type tornado was on the ground for about 15 minutes in between Fremont and North Bend. The tornado was caught on video by several different people and was viewed by many in the Fremont toward Cedar Bluffs area. The tornado stayed in an open field and did little more than pick up dust.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.92 E North Bend, NE
F1 category
Apr 8, 1999
12:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado, which caused extensive damage to Morse Bluff in Saunders county crossed the Platte River just south of North Bend and damaged 14 houses in North Bend, 2 heavily.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S North Bend, NE
F1 category
May 29, 1980
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68649
Dodge County · 12,231 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 68649 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,831
Households690
Housing units867
Income
Median household income$85,714
$100k+ households50.9%
$150k+ households20.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached773
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes81
Housing mix
Single-family share89.2%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share1.2%
Mobile-home share9.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied546
Renter-occupied144
Vacant units177
Home value & age
Median home value$197,700
Owner homes $300k+38.1%
Owner homes $500k+14.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.2%
Median year built1972
Older-home share64.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars681
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68649 have on record?

Our records show 42 hail, 29 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68649, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68649?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68649 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ames, NE on April 17, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68649 — 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 68649 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68649 — 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 68649 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68649 — 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 68649 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68649 — 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 68649, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68649, 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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