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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68815

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68815 from May 28, 1959 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
22
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68815 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68815

53 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVER REPORTED BRIEF HAILSTORM THAT STARTED AT 745 PM WITH GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL... FOLLOWED BY SMALLER HAIL AND A BRIEF RAIN SHOWER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
5:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
1.50″ hail
May 12, 2022
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: IN 7AM 24-HR OBSERVATION THIS MORNING... NOTED THAT A FEW HAILSTONES WERE AROUND PING PONG BALL SIZE. WIND GUSTS NEAR 90 MPH WERE ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME AND EXACT LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2017
1:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW QUARTER SIZE STONES...MOST SMALLER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Arcadia, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY QUARTER SIZED HAIL WITH A FEW LARGER STONES AT THE ONSET OF HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2017
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Arcadia, NE
1.25″ hail
Mar 24, 2017
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Westerville, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
5:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Arcadia, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
4:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2015
8:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 SW Arcadia, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2015
7:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.19 ESE Westerville, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2015
5:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.53 N Arcadia, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2014
4:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arcadia, 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 68815

22 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on Social Media of widespread tree damage in Arcadia along with powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports large tree limbs and power lines down in Arcadia making roads impassable. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous wnd dmg report from Arcadia. Emergency manager reports significant wind damage in Arcadia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on social media of downed trees and powerlines west of Arcadia. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
80 mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Coop observer reports multiple large trees down on property_ no power and estimated winds to be at least 80 MPH as they rolled through (but possibly higher). Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of gusty winds... potentially up to 60 MPH with penny sized hail. Branches up to 5-6 inches in diameter were snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 W Arcadia. Estimated winds to at least 70 MPH with branches 5 to 6 inches diameter snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
60 mph
Sep 17, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts estimated to be around 60 MPH. Accompanied by pea to dime size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
65 mph
Aug 30, 2025
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed via Emergency Manager.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Arcadia, NE
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of some tree damage from Tuesday evening storms. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, NE
59 mph
Jul 23, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Westerville, NE
80 mph
May 12, 2022
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREES DOWN AND ESTIMATED 80 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
90 mph
May 12, 2022
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPDATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 W ARCADIA. FROM 7AM OBSERVATION FOR TODAY: WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED NEAR 90 MPH. TREES UPROOTED AND TORN APART. MANY BUILDINGS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED... GRAIN BINS DESTROYED... MANY PIVOTS OVERTURNED. LOT OF MOVING DIRT. HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF PING PONG BALLS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Arcadia, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2020
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Westerville, NE
70 mph
Jun 10, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in large tree limbs being downed in Arcadia, some as large as 10-12 in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Arcadia, 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 68815

4 reports
F0 category
Jun 9, 2003
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported just west of Arcadia. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Arcadia, NE
F3 category
Apr 20, 1974
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68815
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Aug 27, 1963
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 28, 1959
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68815
Valley County · 1,816 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 68815 area census snapshot

People & households
Population698
Households289
Housing units360
Income
Median household income$78,281
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached348
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily7
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share96.7%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share1.9%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied220
Renter-occupied69
Vacant units71
Home value & age
Median home value$179,500
Owner homes $300k+21.8%
Owner homes $500k+15.5%
Owner homes $750k+9.6%
Median year built1938
Older-home share88.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars287
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68815 have on record?

Our records show 53 hail, 22 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68815, 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 68815?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68815 is 4.50″. It was reported near Westerville, NE on June 18, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68815 — 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 68815 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68815 — 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 68815 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68815 — 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 68815 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68815 — 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 68815, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68815, 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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