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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68803
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68803 from July 6, 1966 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 68803 · 1966–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 18, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 17, 2025 9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few hail stones up to quarter size. Most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Alda, NE
1.75″hail
Apr 2, 2025 1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few reports of hail from ping pong ball up to golf ball size. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 2, 2025 12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 2, 2025 12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ongoing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 2, 2025 12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via email. Stated hail lasted about 10 minutes 750 to 8pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grand Island, NE
1.75″hail
May 21, 2024 1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
May 21, 2024 1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media near Shoemaker school.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
May 21, 2024 12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on the west side of Grand Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 26, 2022 11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
May 18, 2022 2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
May 18, 2022 2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 W GRAND ISLAND. RECEIVED VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
May 18, 2022 2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF GRAND ISLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
May 18, 2022 2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF GRAND ISLAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2022 5:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Aug 17, 2020 12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Grand Island, NE
1.50″hail
Aug 16, 2020 11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STARTED AT 6 PM... WAS STILL ONGOING AT TIME OF CALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Saint Libory, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 9, 2020 4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2020 2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH ROAD AND PRAIRIE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Saint Libory, NE
1.00″hail
Oct 1, 2019 1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grand Island, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 29, 2018 3:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Grand Island, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 29, 2018 3:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. VIA FACEBOOK PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Grand Island, NE
1.75″hail
Oct 3, 2017 12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
Aug 5, 2017 9:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED JUST OVER 1 MILE WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD POTASH AND HWY 281.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Grand Island, NE
2.50″hail
Jun 13, 2017 11:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO ON TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Grand Island, NE
1.00″hail
May 24, 2016 12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Island, NE
1.25″hail
Sep 9, 2015 6:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.26 WNW (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2015 7:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report was received on HAM radio.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.61 W Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2015 6:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by the public at a few different locations in the city of Grand Island, including near the intersection of Highway 281/Highway 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2015 6:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 WNW Grand Is, NE
0.75″hail
Apr 18, 2015 7:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny size hail occurred on the west side of Grand Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 W Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Aug 29, 2014 2:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail occurred near the intersection of Highway 30 and Engleman Road. This report was received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.22 ENE Alda, NE
1.25″hail
Jun 20, 2014 5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported approximately 7 miles north of Grand Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Grand Is, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 20, 2014 5:09 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging in size from ping pong balls to hen eggs was reported northwest of Grand Island.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 14, 2014 6:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Grand Is, NE
0.88″hail
Jun 14, 2014 6:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2014 9:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
0.88″hail
May 27, 2012 6:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Grand Is, NE
0.75″hail
May 12, 2011 3:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grand Is, NE
0.88″hail
Jun 20, 2010 3:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2009 12:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 17, 2009 7:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
0.88″hail
May 13, 2009 1:57 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 19, 2008 5:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golfballs was reported in a number of locations across Grand Island, including Highway 281, Hall County Park, and on the southeast side of town where leaves were stripped from trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2008 5:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 ENE Abbott, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 7, 2008 11:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 7, 2008 7:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.25″hail
Jun 4, 2008 7:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 4, 2008 5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to golfball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2008 5:14 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 3, 2008 2:03 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball size hail reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 24, 2006 4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Grand Is, NE
0.75″hail
May 10, 2005 7:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Wood River, NE
0.75″hail
May 20, 2004 9:22 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Grand Is, NE
1.25″hail
Jun 18, 2002 11:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Grand Is, NE
0.88″hail
Apr 22, 2001 11:21 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Grand Is, NE
1.75″hail
May 16, 1996 3:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Grand Island, NE
1.50″hail
Apr 7, 1978 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 2, 1975 2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
Aug 17, 1974 10:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.25″hail
Aug 17, 1974 10:35 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
0.75″hail
Jul 1, 1972 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
Jul 6, 1966 10:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 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: Emergency management reports widespread tree damage across Grand Island_ with some tress completely uprooted. One mobile home sustained enough damage to cause minor injuries to two people who were tr
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
64mph
Aug 18, 2026 5:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Grand Island, NE
59mph
Aug 14, 2026 7:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Grand Island, NE
58mph
Jun 21, 2026 12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Grand Island, NE
66mph
Jun 10, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Grand Island, NE
68mph
Jun 10, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Grand Island, NE
62mph
Jun 10, 2026 1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Grand Island, NE
67mph
Jun 10, 2026 12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Grand Island, NE
64mph
Jun 10, 2026 12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
May 17, 2026 1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large branch came down and damaged a gutter and a roof in NW Grand Island.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2025 12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down Abbott/North Rd and it is sparking. Relayed by Emergency Manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of structural damage and several reports of tree damage around town... primarily on the north side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2025 2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from yesterdays storms. NWS employee reports numerous tree branches and limbs 2-8 inches in diameter across various portions of Grand Island. Time estimated from surge of winds on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Apr 2, 2025 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media post from city utilities and also a few public reports of broken power poles and possible shed damage in the area of Capital and Carleton Avenues. Time estimated from radar data. Possible strong gustnado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 11:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 inch diameter tree limb down. Estimated one third of the tree was down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 11:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 29, 2023 11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of a tree branch approximately 10-12 feet long came down in Grand Island. Diameter is unknown. Caller also reported 1.50 inches of rain. Time of damage estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
80mph
Dec 15, 2021 8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER EST 80-90MPH WIND GUSTS ALONG HWY 281 AND 13TH ST. ALSO REPORTED PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2021 5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE ALONG WITH MULTIPLE POWER LINES KNOCKED DOWN ACROSS HALL COUNTY THIS EVENING. ANYTHING SOUTH AND EAST OF CAIRO WAS REPORTED TO HAVE STORM DAMAGE. UNDERPASSES IN GRAND ISLAND BECAME IMPASSIBLE DUE TO FLOODING AND MINOR STREET FLOODING WAS ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2020 4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES IN GRAND ISLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
70mph
Jul 9, 2020 4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Doniphan, NE
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2020 12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2019 7:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES IN AND AROUND THE GRAND ISLAND AREA. ROOF AND SHED DAMAGE ALSO REPORTED. VERY HEAVY RAINFALL RESULTED IN FLOODING OF CITY STREETS. REPORTS IN THE COUNTY OF TREE...POWER LINE...POWER POLE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
66mph
Aug 8, 2019 7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Alda, NE
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2019 6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT OF 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Sep 1, 2018 6:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE DIAMETER LIMB... UPWARDS TO A FOOT... DOWN. ESTIMATED 60-70 MPH WINDS. NOTED TREE DAMAGE NOT WIDESPREAD... BUT IT IS NOTICEABLE AROUND TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Grand Island, NE
60mph
Jul 29, 2018 3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2017 9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF LARGE BRANCHES DOWN WITHIN THE CITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2017 9:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED OFF 8-9 INCHES IN DIAMETER. EXACT LOCATION UNKWN. TIME EST FM RADAR AND OBS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2016 1:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON SHADY BEND ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE OF GRAND ISLAND. WAS UNSURE OF EXACT SIZE...BUT A FRONT END LOADER WAS USED TO REMOVE IT FROM THE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
UNKmph
Jul 6, 2016 12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES REPORTED DOWN IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN GRAND ISLAND...ALSO SOME LIMITED POWER OUTAGES
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Island, NE
59mph
Aug 1, 2013 8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This wind gust was measured on the southeast side of Grand Island, east of Holiday Inn.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 WSW Grand Is, NE
64mph
Jun 11, 2013 3:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A building under construction was blown down due to winds from a heat burst. Time was estimated based on local wind observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
64mph
Jul 10, 2011 9:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated between 60 and 65 MPH were reported across Grand Island resulting in power outages, and was also accompanied by penny size hail. On the northwest side of town, a garage and car were damaged when a tree was uprooted. Another tree, reported to be between 50 and 60 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter, was uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.19 ESE Ovina, NE
60mph
Jul 10, 2011 9:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Grand Is, NE
81mph
May 30, 2011 8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported from the wind gusts estimated near 80 MPH included a local housing company having a show home destroyed when it rolled, siding and window damage to a number of homes and recreational vehicles, and vehicle and roof damage at a local manufacturing plant. Tree damage was reported across town. Near the intersection of Highways 30 and 281, a personal storage facility was destroyed and a power pole was snapped and fell on a business. West of town, pivots were overturned and a number of train cars were derailed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.9 WNW Grand Is, NE
60mph
Aug 4, 2009 2:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 W Grand Is, NE
66mph
Jun 6, 2009 12:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported included destoyed garage doors, large tree branches knocked down, and 3 irrigation pivots overturned.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.7 WNW (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A, NE
64mph
Apr 19, 1985 4:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jun 11, 1984 8:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
79mph
Jun 28, 1967 6:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 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 68803
13 reports
UNKcategory
May 21, 2024 1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Very brief tornado reported by several chasers. Location approximate. No damage known.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Grand Island, NE
EF0category
Jun 17, 2009 7:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief, weak tornado touched down in south Grand Island, with damage to trees and to shingles and siding at 3 houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.32 SW Grand Is, NE
F0category
Aug 5, 1995 2:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Grand Island, NE
F1category
Jul 24, 1986 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3category
Jun 11, 1984 8:28 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
May 10, 1982 4:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Aug 10, 1980 9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3category
Jun 3, 1980 8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jun 3, 1980 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3category
Jun 3, 1980 7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKcategory
Sep 1, 1977 8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKcategory
May 19, 1977 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jun 23, 1968 9:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68803
Hall County · 16,946 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 68803 have on record?
Our records show 64 hail, 43 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68803, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68803?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68803 is 2.50″. It was reported near Grand Island, NE on June 13, 2017.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68803 — 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 68803 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 68803 — 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 68803 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 68803 — 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 68803, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68803, 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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