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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68718

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68718 from May 30, 1959 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68718 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68718

55 reports
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2.50″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind driven hail with wind estimated at over 70 mph. Windows knocked out on west side of home. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Se Santee, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bloomfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bloomfield, NE
1.30″ hail
Apr 29, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bloomfield, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 29, 2024
7:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted about 20 minutes. Damage to vehicles... roof... and vegetation.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Bloomfield, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Roof damage reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Bloomfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bloomfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated due to hail ongoing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bloomfield, NE
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2022
5:42 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL TO 2 INCH HAIL STONES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Santee, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2019
4:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SE Santee, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2019
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Bloomfield, NE
0.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2015
10:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Bloomfield, 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 68718

25 reports
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102 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by Nebraska Mesonet Site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Bloomfield, NE
70 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gusts of at least 70 mph with tennis ball sized hail. Windows knocked out on west side of home. Damage to vehicles_ grain bins_ trees_ outbuildings_ and power lines in the area as well. Tim
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Se Santee, NE
62 mph
Jul 1, 2026
6:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Crofton, NE
60 mph
Jun 30, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Accompanied by 1 inch hailstones.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bloomfield, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2024
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to wind screens at a feed lot and also tree damage in the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Center, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2024
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs blown down... wind speed estimated 50-60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bloomfield, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2023
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
60 mph
Aug 18, 2011
12:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds reached around 60 mph in the Bloomfield area. Hail up to softball-size was reported just northeast of the region.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 W Bloomfield, NE
69 mph
Jun 20, 2011
6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph downed trees and did farm outbuilding damage from around Wausa to near Bloomfield. Downed trees also caused some home damage in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.67 WNW Bloomfield, NE
60 mph
Aug 8, 2010
4:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated thunderstorm winds reached 60 mph which occurred with very heavy rain and near zero visibility.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 NW Bloomfield Muni Arpt, NE
60 mph
Jun 3, 2010
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph winds occurred with dime-size hail west of Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Crofton, NE
69 mph
Jun 18, 2009
4:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at close to 70 mph caused fairly widespread tree damage in the Bloomfield area. Large trees and branches fell on a few homes and vehicles causing damage and crops and irrigation systems in the region also sustained damage. This storm also produced hail up to baseball-size.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bloomfield, NE
58 mph
May 23, 2006
5:56 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed trees near Bloomfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Bloomfield, NE
58 mph
Jul 5, 2003
7:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph broke large tree limbs in Bloomfield and stripped some cornfields near town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
63 mph
Jul 3, 2003
8:28 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph damaged trees, including knocking several 8 inch in diameter ones over, which downed power lines in Bloomfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bloomfield, 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 68718

11 reports
EF1 category
May 5, 2007
4:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado damaged the roof of a hog confinement when it intially touched down. The tornado continued northward damaging trees, buildings and power lines. At least one center pivot was damaged along with some home damage. The worst damage appeared to be 3 miles west of Crofton near where it crossed Highway 12. This tornado ended just about a mile west where another tornado started producing damage. In fact, two tornadoes were on the ground at the same time from this supercell, along with a possible landspout or weak tornado to the northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.75 NE Bloomfield, NE
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down about 1.5 miles southeast of Bloomfield where it flipped a center pivot. Tree and outbuilding damage was noted for several miles north of that point, including a few dead livestock. The damage path became less clear north of town, but some minor debris was noted until about 4 miles north of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 SE Bloomfield, NE
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and two or three large power line support structures were damaged in the area and a center pivot was flipped by a tornado that caused damage in about a 200 yard wide path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 W Bloomfield, NE
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
2:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado tracked north through a very rural area with most roads in the area minimum maintenance with limited access. A machine shed was destroyed and a trailer overturned northeast of Center and 6 cattle were killed in the area. But generally any damage was confined to old deserted farm sites along with trees in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Center, NE
F0 category
Jun 9, 2003
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown of a small tornado was reported by law enforcement officials near Lindy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Lindy, NE
F1 category
Apr 25, 1994
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down about four and a half miles south of Bloomfield. One person was injured as he took cover in a ditch as the tornado approached. Debris from a building fell on him and broke his leg. There was damage to outbuildings and irrigation systems on more than a dozen farms.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
F0 category
Apr 25, 1994
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado started on the southeast fringes of town. It picked up a fiberglass storage tank east of town and carried it north for over a mile. The tank was deposited onto a truck, bounced off of a car and then into a garage. The truck was totalled, the car damaged and the garaged was heavily damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bloomfield, NE
F0 category
Jun 28, 1986
8:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 22, 1984
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 9, 1971
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 30, 1959
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68718
Knox County · 3,905 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 68718 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,691
Households726
Housing units864
Income
Median household income$63,333
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached778
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily25
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share90.1%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share5.7%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied547
Renter-occupied179
Vacant units138
Home value & age
Median home value$114,000
Owner homes $300k+14.8%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+6.0%
Median year built1956
Older-home share77.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars694
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68718 have on record?

Our records show 55 hail, 25 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68718, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68718?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68718 is 4.25″. It was reported near Bloomfield, NE on August 18, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68718 — 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 68718 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68718 — 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 68718 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68718 — 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 68718 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68718 — 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 68718, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68718, 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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