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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68658

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68658 from August 2, 1967 through June 5, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68658 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 5, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68658

22 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising City, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Rising City, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 8, 2021
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Rising City, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2021
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Rising City, NE
1.50″ hail
May 3, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO 1.5 INCH IN DIAMETER. GROUND WAS COVERED. FROM FIRE DEPT RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Rising City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rising City, NE
0.88″ hail
Sep 18, 2015
7:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 NW Rising City, NE
0.88″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to nickel size hail was covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising City, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter just north of the town of Surprise reported hail up to baseball size. The hail continued south into town where reports of golf ball to hen egg size hail were reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NNE Surprise, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
2:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports from trained spotters and the public reported hail up to golf ball size from Rising City to just south of the city of Rising City.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising City, NE
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2011
4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of around an inch in diameter fell in and west of Rising City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.6 W Rising City, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2009
5:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rising City, NE
0.75″ hail
Sep 15, 2006
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Rising City, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 15, 2006
7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From the same supercell that produced the tornado in Surprise.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Rising City, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 15, 2006
6:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Rising City, 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 68658

16 reports
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UNK mph
May 12, 2022
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL CENTER PIVOTS OVERTURNED. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Rising City, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL STRUCTURES AT A DAIRY CALF CONFINEMENT FACILITY BLOWN TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE PROPERTY. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Rising City, NE
60 mph
May 3, 2021
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 MPH. RELAYED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Rising City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2020
5:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO AG BUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Surprise, NE
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rising City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2018
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rising City, NE
60 mph
Jun 14, 2017
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rising City, NE
60 mph
Jun 3, 2014
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager estimated winds to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising City, NE
60 mph
Jun 23, 2009
5:07 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotters estimated wind gusts of around 60 mph from northwest of Rising City into town. The winds were accompanied by nickel-size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rising City, NE
75 mph
Jun 19, 2009
1:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 70 mph knocked a very large tree onto a garage destroying half of it. Other tree damage was noted in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Rising City, NE
69 mph
Aug 1, 2006
6:27 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 70 mph knocked down 8 inch diameter trees near Rising City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rising City, NE
69 mph
May 5, 2004
8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: See narrative below.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Rising City, NE
69 mph
Jun 9, 2003
9:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph downed power poles and trees northwest of Rising City. The winds flipped a semi-tractor trailer hauling playground equipment near the junction of highways 92 and 81 causing minor injuries to a passenger. Around 1600 customers lost power in Butler county due to downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Rising City, NE
UNK mph
Aug 7, 1992
1:30 AM PST
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
69 mph
Jul 28, 1990
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68658
Polk County · 2,235 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 68658

2 reports
F0 category
Oct 29, 2000
4:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down around 1 mile east of Rising City. Moving north, it damaged a corn crib and an old garage around 6 miles south of Bellwood and then overturned 2 center pivots and downed a few trees and power lines before lifting around 5 miles south of Bellwood.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Rising City, NE
F0 category
May 23, 1972
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68658
Butler County · 3,348 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
Showing 2 of 2
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 68658 area census snapshot

People & households
Population628
Households249
Housing units284
Income
Median household income$98,750
$100k+ households61.0%
$150k+ households33.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached267
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily15
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share94.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.3%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied231
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units35
Home value & age
Median home value$176,000
Owner homes $300k+16.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1940
Older-home share77.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars245
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68658 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 16 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68658, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 5, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68658?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68658 is 2.75″. It was reported near Surprise, NE on July 26, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68658 — 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 68658 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68658 — 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 68658 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68658 — 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 68658 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68658 — 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 68658, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68658, 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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