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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68823

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68823 from July 10, 1958 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68823 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
325
Wind Reports
104
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68823 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68823

325 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
3:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 N Burwell, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Ene Burwell, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong to golf ball. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Ene Burwell, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarters to golfballs for at least 15 to 30 minutes nonstop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 N Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 Sw Amelia, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
9:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNE Taylor, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
9:39 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Burwell, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2026
9:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed... relayed report. Vehicle and building damage from hail. Based on damage... estimated to be golf ball size. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
4:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Burwell, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
2:19 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Ericson, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 20, 2025
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ENE Burwell, NE
2.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report with photos. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Burwell, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least the third round of hail in 45 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong ball size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size...most smaller. Report less than a mile south of Garfield County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, 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 68823

104 reports
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59 mph
Aug 19, 2026
3:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Amelia, NE
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NeRAIN observer located 9 NW Ord reported extensive crop and tree damage_ as well some building damage. Time from report comment and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Fort Hartsuff Stat, NE
68 mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S Amelia, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 in tree branch broke off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Burwell, NE
71 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Burwell, NE
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated 60 MPH wind gusts with a kayak blown across the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Elyria, NE
83 mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 W Fort Hartsuff State Park. Emergency management reported a farmstead which suffered some outbuilding and roof damage just south of the Garfield and Valley County line near HWY 11. Noted damage was lying in a uniform direction. Time matched with nearby mesonet wind gust of 83 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
71 mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a farmstead which suffered some outbuilding and roof damage just south of the Garfield and Valley County line near HWY 11. Noted damage was lying in a uniform direction. Time matched with nearby mesonet wind gust of 83 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reports building damage at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Burwell, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Emergency manager reports large tree damage in Burwell along with power out. Estimated winds at 80 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burwell, NE
60 mph
Jun 20, 2025
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports 2 to 4 inch diameter limbs down in Burwell. Winds estimated at 60 MPH. No hail currently.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burwell, NE
59 mph
Jun 20, 2025
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Burwell, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Burwell. Emergency management reports trees 1.5 feet in diameter snapped off all in the same direction. EM estimates 75 mph winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burwell, 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 68823

25 reports
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2014
6:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1830CST, a tornado briefly touched down 9 miles east northeast of Burwell. The tornado downed several large tree limbs. Peak winds estimated 75 mph with the tornado rated and EF-0. Maximum path width was 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.7 ENE Burwell, NE
EF2 category
Jun 16, 2014
6:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1828CST, a tornado touched down 10 miles east northeast of Burwell and tracked east about a half mile before dissipating at 1832CST. The tornado damaged several trees with some trunks of trees snapped. Peak winds were estimated at 130 mph with the tornado rated and EF-2. Maximum path with was 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.7 ENE Burwell, NE
EF2 category
Jun 16, 2014
6:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1820CST, the tornado touched down 8 miles northeast of Burwell and moved northeast. The tornado damaged trees, street signs, and buildings along the damage path. Tree trunks were snapped in this area with maximum winds estimated at 125 mph. the tornado was rated an EF-2 with a maximum path width of 700 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.93 ENE Burwell, NE
EF2 category
Jun 16, 2014
6:01 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1801CST, a tornado touched down 1 mile north of Burwell and traveled 5.2 miles before dissipating 5 miles northeast of Burwell. The tornado traveled northeast where the storm damage observed included several large tree trunks and wooden power poles snapped. The tornado crossed Highway 11 and overturned a center irrigation pivot system and downed additional large limbs before dissipating at 1815CST. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph with the tornado rated an EF-2. Maximum path width was 500 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.67 NNW Burwell, NE
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2014
5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1735CST, a tornado touched down 5 miles west southwest of Burwell and traveled northeast 2.4 miles crossing Highway 91 before dissipating 3 miles west of Burwell. The tornado damaged trees with large limbs down, a small building overturned and a grain bin blown off the foundation and destroyed. Peak winds estimated at 100 mph and rated an EF-1 tornado. Path wind was 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.68 WSW Burwell, NE
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2014
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was witnessed by spotters in the area and maximum wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph. The tornado started in a grove of trees along the North Loup River. The tornado snapped a power pole and damaged a pivot as it traveled east southeast before lifting. A widespread area of sporadic wind damage extended south and east of the tornado, including across Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. The buildings at the fort sustained no damage, but some trees on the property were damaged. At least one badly damaged tree was planted during the fort's active tenure of 1874 to 1881.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.23 NNW Elyria, NE
F0 category
Jul 12, 2004
6:39 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in an open pasture and then traveled southwest breaking off trees and tearing out fences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 E Burwell, NE
F0 category
May 29, 2004
3:21 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Maxwell, NE
F0 category
May 21, 2004
9:13 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NE Burwell, NE
F0 category
May 16, 2004
3:48 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado made a brief touchdown over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 N Taylor, NE
F0 category
Jun 11, 2003
6:57 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Rock County · 754 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Bassett, NE
F0 category
Oct 9, 2001
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly and destroyed two calving sheds. Doors were also blown off a pole barn, fences were destroyed and power lines were down. A 400 pound calf was killed by flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 21 N Taylor, NE
F0 category
Jul 17, 2001
6:14 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 3 miles south of Chambers and preceeded slowly southeast. No damage was reported as the tornado tracked to near Highway 281, 6 miles southeast of Chambers, before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Chambers, NE
F1 category
Oct 31, 2000
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was on the ground as it moved into Loup county 2 miles southeast of Taylor. The tornado moved north northeast reaching a ranch 1 mile southeast of Taylor where several buildings were damaged. Then 2 outbuildings were destroyed at a farmstead 3 miles north northeast of Taylor with several buildings damaged including the home. There was also extensive damage to machinery, fences and power poles. As the tornado remained on the ground a farm building was damaged and pickup truck overturned 4 miles north northeast of Taylor before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Taylor, NE
F1 category
Sep 12, 1991
6:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68823
Garfield County · 808 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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ZIP 68823 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,087
Households891
Housing units1,282
Income
Median household income$67,972
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,058
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes171
Housing mix
Single-family share82.5%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share13.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied650
Renter-occupied241
Vacant units391
Home value & age
Median home value$147,600
Owner homes $300k+25.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+2%
Median year built1974
Older-home share59.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars847
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68823 have on record?

Our records show 325 hail, 104 wind, and 25 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68823, 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 68823?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68823 is 4.50″. It was reported near Burwell, NE on July 24, 2002.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68823 — 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 68823 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68823 — 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 68823 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68823 — 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 68823 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68823 — 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 68823, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68823, 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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