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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68779
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68779 from July 13, 1955 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
64
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 68779 · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 13, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 7, 2018 12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNW Clarkson, NE
2.00″hail
Apr 15, 2017 11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Madison, NE
1.75″hail
Sep 22, 2015 9:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.17 NE Stanton, NE
2.75″hail
Sep 22, 2015 9:43 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Significant damage to a roof and siding reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.94 NNE Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Sep 22, 2015 9:38 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.62 N Stanton, NE
1.50″hail
Sep 22, 2015 9:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.31 WNW Pilger, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 14, 2013 6:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.63 SW Pilger, NE
1.50″hail
Sep 3, 2012 5:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred at the intersection of highways 15 and 32 as well as 9 miles northwest of Howells.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.21 SE Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Sep 17, 2010 11:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Sep 13, 2010 3:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.2 W Pilger, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 1, 2010 1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail fell south through southeast of Stanton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.24 S Stanton, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts of at least 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.54 E Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Jul 15, 2007 7:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
May 8, 2004 5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
May 8, 2004 5:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Apr 20, 2004 6:46 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golfball size completely covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
3.00″hail
Jul 20, 2003 4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell just to the east of the track of the supercell that produced the tornado that touched down to the west of the junction of Highways 32 and 57 south of Stanton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Jul 5, 2003 6:31 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Stanton, NE
2.50″hail
Jul 5, 2003 5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
May 4, 2003 1:28 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell for around 15 minutes south of Stanton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Apr 16, 2002 4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 26, 2001 3:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 13, 2001 5:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some car damage was reported with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 13, 2001 5:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Pilger, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 10, 2001 2:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
May 1, 2001 9:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2000 12:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 4, 1999 1:11 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
May 3, 1999 7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Aug 20, 1998 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 23, 1998 6:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
2.75″hail
Jun 23, 1998 6:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Many cars and windows damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 1998 12:04 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
May 21, 1998 5:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 7, 1997 6:53 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damaged or destroyed 2500 acres of corn, soybreans, and alfalfa.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 1996 6:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stanton, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 20, 1996 5:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
0.75″hail
Mar 23, 1996 8:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stanton, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 1986 5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 19, 1982 1:15 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
May 19, 1982 4:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
May 18, 1982 10:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 6, 1980 4:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 5, 1974 8:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
2.00″hail
Jul 4, 1971 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 9, 1971 7:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
Jul 17, 1963 7:30 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 13, 1955 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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.
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
58mph
May 16, 2026 12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2024 9:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 S Stanton. Damage was actually south of Pilger... NE and not Stanton... NE. Over 20 power poles down... tin outbuilding had portion of roof blown off... large tree limb broken. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 S Pilger, NE
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2024 9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 20 power poles down... tin outbuilding had portion of roof blown off... large tree limb broken. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Oct 4, 2023 12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 snapped power poles. Large areas of downed corn. Several trees damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2023 11:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 30 inch diameter tree snapped off. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2023 11:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on house... no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2023 10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time to 5am estimated by radar. Tstm wnd dmg report from Stanton. tree down on house... no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
May 12, 2023 11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO 3 CAR GARAGE... ROOF IN TREES. DIESEL TANK TIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Stanton, NE
UNKmph
May 12, 2023 10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED; ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Aug 31, 2021 5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 FOOT DIAMETER TREE BLOWN DOWN... WHICH TOOK OUT A UTILITY POLE AND POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2021 4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN IN STANTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2021 6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 TO 4-FT DIAMETER TREES KNOCKED OVER... DOWNING POWERLINES. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
UNKmph
May 24, 2020 8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AT ELKHORN ACRES GOLF COURSE. LARGE COTTONWOOD... OAK... AND ASH TREES UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Aug 4, 2018 5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF 6 INCH LIMBS DOWN ACROSS MAINLY NORTHERN PARTS OF COUNTY AND A FEW REPORTS SOUTH OF THE CITY OF STANTON. RADAR ESTIMATES OF 60-80MPH. TIME AND LOCATIONS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Stanton, NE
60mph
Jun 2, 2018 3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
70mph
Jun 2, 2018 3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
62mph
Jun 18, 2016 4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWN... WITH 700 PEOPLE WITHOUT POWER. NUMEROUS 3 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
58mph
Jun 20, 2014 9:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds destroyed a grain bin and flipped a fuel tank.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.63 SW Stanton, NE
58mph
Jun 3, 2014 1:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to homes was common in the city of Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
58mph
May 26, 2013 11:39 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees branches of 6 to 8 inches were reported downed by the strong winds in the city of Stanton. There were also reports of downed power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
69mph
Jul 12, 2011 3:31 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 70 mph snapped a power pole and uprooted some trees northeast of Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.17 NE Stanton, NE
73mph
Jul 10, 2011 11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The emergency manager measured a thunderstorm wind gust a little over 70 mph for 1.5 minutes near Stanton. The strong winds caused tree damage and knocked out power for 3,000 to 4,000 people in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.92 NW Stanton, NE
63mph
Jun 26, 2011 5:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed some large tree limbs in the Stanton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
60mph
Jun 4, 2011 12:30 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph uprooted a few trees and broke several large tree limbs southwest of Pilger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Pilger, NE
64mph
May 30, 2011 9:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds that were measured at 65 mph by emergency management uprooted trees at a golf course just south of town and caused tree...building and sign damage in Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
58mph
May 21, 2011 6:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 60 mph knocked over 2 trees north of Stanton. The winds were accompanied by hail just under 3/4 of an inch in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Stanton, NE
58mph
Jul 14, 2010 3:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at close to 60 mph downed large tree branches in Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
63mph
Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed two trees onto a house along Highway 57. The winds were accompanied by hail up to 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 S Stanton, NE
63mph
Jul 20, 2008 11:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and many tree limbs were downed in the Stanton area by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Stanton, NE
60mph
Jul 18, 2007 10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph in the Stanton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E Stanton, NE
63mph
Apr 18, 2004 6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts over 60 mph caused damage to the fairgrounds including blowing roofs off of buildings and severe damage to bleachers. The winds also knocked down 8 inch tree limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SW Pilger, NE
58mph
Aug 22, 2002 7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph were reported by a trained storm spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Stanton, NE
81mph
Oct 9, 2001 7:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This was the first of 2 supercells that tracked across parts of Stanton county this evening causing damage. Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 80 mph downed power lines and destroyed several hog and grain bins south of Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Stanton, NE
58mph
Jun 10, 2001 2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed small tree limbs in Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
69mph
Apr 20, 2001 9:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at around 70 mph by a law enforcement official.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
69mph
Oct 31, 2000 5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm downburst winds estimated at over 60 mph blew out a screen and window on a house north of Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Stanton, NE
66mph
Jul 11, 2000 8:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 66 mph were measured by the Emergency Manager in Stanton. These winds caused trees and signs to be downed on highway 24 near Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
75mph
May 17, 2000 5:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A car was blown off the road by a thunderstorm gust estimated at 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Stanton, NE
60mph
Jul 19, 1999 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds did substantial crop damage in Stanton county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
75mph
Apr 8, 1999 12:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Machine shed destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Stanton, NE
64mph
Jul 6, 1998 5:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed just north of Stanton and in the Stanton city park.
Wind Report Description: Damage to a house and outbuilding
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Stanton, NE
70mph
May 21, 1998 5:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell and damaged a house and car .
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Stanton, NE
70mph
May 21, 1998 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Stanton, NE
60mph
May 21, 1998 4:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, NE
67mph
May 15, 1998 1:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Center pivot systems toppled and damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Stanton, NE
71mph
Jun 19, 1997 8:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An equipment shed at Pilger Park was crushed by a falling tree. Numerous other trees and power lines were downed. A barn was destroyed by high winds. Power lines were ripped off houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: NNE Stanton, NE
60mph
Jul 1, 1996 7:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Stanton, NE
UNKmph
Aug 5, 1989 5:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
60mph
Apr 24, 1989 9:46 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jul 24, 1986 4:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
85mph
Jul 5, 1984 4:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
75mph
Jul 5, 1984 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jul 19, 1982 1:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
69mph
Jul 30, 1979 12:15 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jul 14, 1979 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
60mph
Jun 25, 1978 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jun 5, 1974 8:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Oct 9, 1973 7:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Apr 19, 1973 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jun 11, 1970 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jul 13, 1955 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 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 68779
15 reports
UNKcategory
Jul 8, 2026 5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects date of previous tornado report from 3 SE Hoskins. An EF-0 tornado with a peak wind estimated at 85 mph... path length of 1.1 miles... and a width of 25 yards occurred at 1216 AM on June 30. This tornado was on the edge of an intense downburst... which likely had winds up to 80 mph. Overhead imagery provided by local emergency management assisted in identifying a short tornado track on the north edge of a larger intense downburst. The evidence of rotation in the damage begins in a corn field near 845 Rd... impacting a farm where it destroyed a barn... damaged several trees and a grain bin... and removed shingles from the roof of a home. The tornado continued across a pasture before damaging several trees along 564 road. The tornado damage evidence appears to end just east of 564 Rd while the broad downburst continues to cause straight-line wind damage for several miles to the east northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoskins, NE
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2026 5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with a peak wind estimated at 85 mph... path length of 1.1 miles... and a width of 25 yards occurred at 1216 AM on July 1. This tornado was on the edge of an intense downburst... which likely had winds up to 80 mph. Overhead imagery provided by local emergency management assisted in identifying a short tornado track on the north edge of a larger intense downburst. The evidence of rotation in the damage begins in a corn field near 845 Rd... impacting a farm where it destroyed a barn... damaged several trees and a grain bin... and removed shingles from the roof of a home. The tornado continued across a pasture before damaging several trees along 564 road. The tornado damage evidence appears to end just east of 564 Rd while the broad downburst continues to cause straight-line wind damage for several miles to the east northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoskins, NE
UNKcategory
Jun 15, 2024 11:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0. NWS in collaboration with Stanton County Emergency Management confirmed that a tornado occurred at this location. This was a very brief tornado caused window damage to a home and several trees sustained damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Winside, NE
UNKcategory
May 12, 2023 10:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION AND INCREASED RATING. AN INTERMITTENT TORNADO DAMAGE TRACK WAS NOTED ALONG THE WEST FLANK OF A FOCUSED AND ELONGATED AREA OF DOWNBURST WINDS. INITIAL DAMAGE WAS TO A CENTER PIVOT AND THREE WOODEN DOUBLE POSTED ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURES. AFTER THAT... THE DAMAGE WAS LARGELY TO TREES ALTHOUGH THERE WERE A COUPLE OF FARM OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED ALONG THE TRACK. ONE EAST-WEST ORIENTED TREELINE HAD A FOCUSED DAMAGE AREA APPROXIMATELY 300 YARDS WIDE. IT APPEARS LIKELY THAT THIS TORNADO TRACK HAD SOME GAPS IN IT BASED ON THE SOMEWHAT SPORADIC DAMAGE PATTERN. SPECIAL THANKS TO STANTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE IN THIS SURVEY AND DRONE EVALUATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ESE Stanton, NE
UNKcategory
May 12, 2023 10:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO TRACKED NORTH NORTHWEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.8 MILES ACROSS PART OF STANTON COUNTY. MOST OF THE TRACK OCCURRED IN DIFFICULT TO ACCESS AREAS BUT THE ASSESSMENT REVEALED THAT THIS WAS MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY A TORNADO. THE MOST INTENSE DAMAGE WAS NEAR HIGHWAY 275 WHERE SEVERAL TREES WERE UPROOTED... A FEW WERE SNAPPED... AND THERE WAS MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME. A SHED WAS ALSO DAMAGED ALONG THE TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Stanton, NE
UNKcategory
Jun 18, 2018 10:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE TOP DAMAGE. LARGE LIMBS DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY. TRASH BLOWN AROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Pilger, NE
EF4category
Jun 16, 2014 3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed about 5.5 miles southwest of the town of Pilger and moved directly northeast directly striking the town. The tornado did violent damage within the town of Pilger. Nearly 75 percent of the structures in the town received some damage, while structures near the center of the tornado were completely destroyed. A 5-year-old girl was killed and her mother seriously injured while attempting to take cover from their mobile home to a storm shelter. The tornado continued to move northeast past the town crossing Highway 275 about 1 mile west of the Cuming County line. The tornado continued northeast exiting Stanton County about 2.25 miles northeast of the city of Pilger into Cuming County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.79 E Stanton, NE
EF4category
Jun 16, 2014 2:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began to the southwest of the Stanton and increased in intensity and size as it moved to the north northeast, passing to the west of the city of Stanton by about 2 miles. The tornado did the most significant damage to the north of Stanton where two farmsteads were completely destroyed just to the south of Highway 275. Here two vehicles, one car and one truck, were picked up by the tornado and tossed over a quarter of a mile. The tornado also completely destroyed two other homes and outbuildings, as well as debarking trees. The tornado continued northeast of Highway 275 for about 3 miles before roping out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.48 SW Stanton, NE
F0category
Jul 20, 2003 4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown of a tornado was reported in an open field southwest of Stanton near the Wood Duck wildlife area. This was from the same supercell that produced another, slightly larger, tornado 10 minutes later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Stanton, NE
F0category
Jun 4, 1999 1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief rainwrapped touchdown damaged one old outbuilding and an 18 inch cottonwood tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSW Stanton, NE
F1category
Jun 4, 1991 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2category
Jun 17, 1984 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jul 19, 1981 8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKcategory
May 4, 1977 3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3category
May 6, 1975 1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68779
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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68779 have on record?
Our records show 53 hail, 64 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68779, 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 68779?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68779 is 3.00″. It was reported near Stanton, NE on July 20, 2003.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68779 — 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 68779 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 68779 — 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 68779 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 68779 — 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.
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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 68779, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68779, 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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