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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68818

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68818 from June 6, 1956 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
93
Wind Reports
85
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68818 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68818

93 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly smaller than golf ball.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockham, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 15, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Henderson, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail slightly larger than a golf ball. Estimated 60 MPH wind gusts. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Stockham, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter hail. Winds of 15 to 25mph also.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Aurora, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2023
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Giltner, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockham, NE
2.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT WITH PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stockham, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Aurora, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
4:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 34 AND HWY 14.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Aurora, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
4:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AURORA POLICE REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN AURORA. RELAYED BY EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Aurora, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Marquette, NE
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2019
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Aurora, NE
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2019
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO TENNIS BALL SIZE REPORTED ON HWY 14 ABOUT 9 S OF AURORA. RELAYED BY HAMILTON COUNTY EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Stockham, NE
2.75″ hail
May 5, 2019
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY HAMILTON COUNTY EM. HAIL ON HWY 14 RANGED FROM GOLF BALL TO BASEBALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Aurora, 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 68818

85 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
1:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 3 power poles snapped. Some minor wind-related crop damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Giltner, NE
74 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Aurora Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora Airport, NE
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A delayed report of large tree branches... mainly 6-12 inches in diameter... snapped around Cole Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, NE
68 mph
Jul 9, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KAUH Aurora Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Aurora, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree has fallen on a residence in Aurora.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, NE
64 mph
May 17, 2026
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust occurred at the Aurora AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Aurora, NE
58 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Aurora, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Aurora, NE
60 mph
May 6, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a location correction for the 60 MPH LSR sent for the Aurora Airport AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Aurora, NE
60 mph
May 6, 2024
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora Airport, NE
62 mph
Oct 3, 2023
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS reports a gust to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora Airport, NE
UNK mph
Oct 3, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree partially uprooted in Aurora per picture from EM. Time estimated from radar and nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, NE
63 mph
Oct 3, 2023
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Stockham, NE
62 mph
Oct 3, 2023
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet reports a gust to 62 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Aurora, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of a large tree branch approximately 10 inches in diameter down in Aurora. The tree branch appeared to be rotted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aurora, 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 68818

20 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management confirmed landspout tornado...location only approximate as no discernible radar signature.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Aurora, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND PRELIMINARY LOW END EF-1 TORNADO TRACK THAT BEGAN EAST OF GILTNER AND ENDED IN SOUTHWEST SIDE OF AURORA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Aurora, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
8:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT OF TORNADO CAUSING DAMAGE IN THIS AREA. PHOTOS RECEIVED VIA TWITTER SUPPORT A POSSIBLE TORNADO IN THIS AREA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Aurora, NE
UNK category
May 3, 2021
12:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER CONFIRMS THAT A LANDSPOUT BLEW IN GARAGE DOORS AT A STORAGE UNIT ON THE EXTREME SOUTH SIDE OF AURORA NEAR HIGHWAY 14. SEVERAL VIDEOS OF THIS ACTIVITY ALSO RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Aurora, NE
EF0 category
May 12, 2011
3:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage was caused by this brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.71 E Giltner, NE
EF2 category
May 29, 2008
6:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started southwest of Aurora and moved southeast. The parent supercell had produced a rear flank downdraft (RFD) that was traveling down Interstate 80. As the tornado interacted with this RFD about a mile north of the Interstate, it rapidly increased in size and strength and started to move eastward. At this point the tornado damaged several homes and brought down a self standing cell tower. One home along Highway 14 sustained considerable damage. The tornado then moved to the northeast and dissipated just southwest of the village of Hampton. To the west of Hampton, several empty rail cars were blown off the tracks by what appeared to be inflow winds into the tornado. A major high voltage power line was brought down by the tornado as well as many power lines and poles in the rural areas. Also many center pivot irrigation systems were blown over along the tornadoes path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Aaron Arpt, NE
F0 category
Jun 22, 2003
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
York County · 4,978 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado in western York county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Bradshaw, NE
F1 category
Oct 9, 2001
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed from Hamilton County into Merrick County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Marquette, NE
F1 category
Apr 8, 1999
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Aurora, NE
F1 category
Jul 1, 1994
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Giltner, NE
F0 category
May 5, 1994
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado overturned two pivot irrigation units southwest of Henderson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Henderson, NE
F1 category
Jun 21, 1991
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 19, 1987
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 18, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 23, 1972
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68818
Hamilton County · 3,592 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 68818 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,596
Households2,028
Housing units2,444
Income
Median household income$72,330
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households21.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,007
Attached single-family75
Small multifamily343
Large multifamily19
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share82.1%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share14.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,618
Renter-occupied410
Vacant units416
Home value & age
Median home value$243,800
Owner homes $300k+37.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1972
Older-home share66.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,984
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68818 have on record?

Our records show 93 hail, 85 wind, and 20 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68818, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68818?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68818 is 3.50″. It was reported near Aurora, NE on May 22, 1966.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68818 — 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 68818 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68818 — 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 68818 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68818 — 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 68818 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68818 — 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 68818, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68818, 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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