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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68783

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68783 from May 30, 1959 through June 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
52
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68783 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68783

52 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Verdigre, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Verdigre, NE
2.50″ hail
Sep 1, 2021
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED VIA SOCIAL TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Verdigre, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 31, 2021
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN VERDIGRE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Verdigre, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2017
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Verdigre, NE
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2016
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Verdigre, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
2:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.98 S Verdel, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2015
2:21 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 SW Verdigre, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
7:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds were also estimated at 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.26 W Verdigre, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 10, 2013
2:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Verdigre, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
1:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around quarter-size fell for about a half hour northeast of Verdigre from a slow moving thunderstorm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.86 S Niobrara, NE
1.75″ hail
May 4, 2012
12:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball-size fell for around 20 to 30 minutes northwest of Verdigre.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.78 SW Niobrara, NE
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2012
1:23 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was mostly pea-size but a few up to penny-size were observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Verdigre, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 22, 2010
11:12 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNW Verdigre, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2010
10:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68783
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15.11 NNE Page, 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 68783

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A POWER LINE ALONG HIGHWAY 14.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Verdigre, NE
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS OF 4 IN DIAMETER SNAPPED. WINDS ESTIMATED TO BE 50 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Verdel, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: THREE WALLS DOWN AND ROOF OFF OF MACHINE SHED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verdigre, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Verdigre, NE
60 mph
Sep 9, 2015
2:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The spotter reported a tree next to the house was uprooted in the strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.98 S Verdel, NE
60 mph
Sep 22, 2010
7:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds that were estimated at 60 mph were accompanied by small hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Verdigre, NE
60 mph
Jun 26, 2009
10:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.93 S Verdel, NE
58 mph
Aug 10, 2007
12:32 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down a 1 foot in diameter tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.3 WNW Verdigre, NE
63 mph
Jun 4, 2005
8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph flipped and twisted a center pivot northwest of Verdigre.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 WNW Verdigre, NE
63 mph
Aug 9, 2002
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Verdigre, NE
70 mph
Aug 14, 1997
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Verdigre, NE
70 mph
Aug 14, 1997
6:01 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Verdigre, NE
UNK mph
Oct 26, 1996
9:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Niobrara, 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 68783

10 reports
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2012
1:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down in open field and caused no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 SSW Verdigre, NE
F0 category
May 3, 1999
8:24 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Verdigre, NE
F0 category
Oct 26, 1996
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Verdigre, NE
F1 category
May 15, 1992
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
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
Apr 20, 1985
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 11, 1976
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jun 22, 1968
11:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
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
May 18, 1960
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
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
May 18, 1960
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 30, 1959
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68783
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 68783 area census snapshot

People & households
Population898
Households338
Housing units426
Income
Median household income$46,250
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households16.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached341
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share80.1%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share8.9%
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied270
Renter-occupied68
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value$105,700
Owner homes $300k+9.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1956
Older-home share79.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars321
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68783 have on record?

Our records show 52 hail, 13 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68783, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68783?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68783 is 4.50″. It was reported near Verdigre, NE on June 13, 1981.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68783 — 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 68783 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68783 — 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 68783 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68783 — 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 68783 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68783 — 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 68783, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68783, 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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