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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68843

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68843 from May 5, 1964 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68843 · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68843

20 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.) Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampton, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM RELAYED A REPORT FROM HAMPTON FIRE OF HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Hampton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2022
2:59 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Hampton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN HAMPTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampton, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2020
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS 2 INCH HAIL 1 MILE NORTH OF HAMPTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2019
1:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2019
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2016
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Hampton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2014
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Hampton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
3:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Aurora, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2011
4:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Hampton, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
4:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.66 ESE Kronborg, 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 68843

22 reports
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72 mph
Aug 18, 2026
6:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
York County · 4,978 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Bradshaw, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts 45-60 MPH and very heavy rain just west of Hampton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Hampton, NE
63 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Hampton, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Hampton, NE
60 mph
Jun 27, 2024
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a gust to 60 mph near Hampton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Hampton, NE
60 mph
May 25, 2024
5:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports 60 mph wind gust 1 NE of Hampton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported 2 damaged pivots in this area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Hampton, NE
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of irrigation pivot overturned. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Hampton, NE
60 mph
Jun 25, 2022
6:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS 60 MPH WIND AND RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 NW HENDERSON. A SEMI WAS BLOWN OVER ON INTERSTATE 80 JUST EAST OF MILE MARKER 339.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Henderson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL IRRIGATION PIVOTS BLOWN OVER SOUTH OF TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hampton, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 65 MPH WINDS WITH WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF VEHICLES ON MAIN STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hampton, NE
65 mph
Jul 11, 2021
4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED VIA EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
60 mph
Aug 17, 2020
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hampton, NE
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS POSTED ON TWITTER BY LOCAL NEWSPAPER SHOW DESTROYED EMPTY GRAIN BINS AND CONSIDERABLE CROP DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Hordville, 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 68843

8 reports
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
10:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Henderson, NE
EF1 category
Jun 3, 2014
9:33 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was not witnessed by anyone as it occurred after dark. A large area of damaging winds occurred northwest of where the tornado apparently formed. Tree damage, snapped power poles, and overturned pivots were common from just south of Marquette to southeast of Hampton. The most evident tornado damage was observed at two homes north of Hampton. Both homes lost part of their roof. One home was a manufactured home and the other was conventional construction. The southern of the two homes had parts of the roof blown back to the west and southwest, while the rest of the debris was strewn southeast along the storm path. Leaves and mud were plastered on the east side of both homes. Radar data did not show any obvious tornado-like signatures. Due to the widespread damage, it was difficult to identify exactly where the tornado began and ended.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.51 N Hampton, NE
EF2 category
Jun 20, 2011
4:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles south-southwest of Hampton, just south of Interstate 80, where a home suffered some roof damage and a grain truck was overturned. A cattle shed was also destroyed, trees were damaged, and a few wooden power poles were snapped. A few moments later the tornado crossed over the interstate in front of many spectators. Just north of the interstate, roof panels were ripped from an outbuilding and more power poles were broken. A roof was partially removed from a double wide trailer just southwest of Hampton and irrigation pivots were knocked over. The tornado continued on a path just west of Hampton, moving north-northeast. Along its path, grain bins and irrigation pivots were destroyed, numerous tree trunks were snapped and irrigation piping was destroyed, including being wrapped around trees and power poles. Approximately 60 power poles were destroyed, at least 16 irrigation pivots were damaged, along with 7 homes and 10 outbuildings. The tornado lifted 4 miles north northeast of Hampton, about 10 miles from its touchdown point. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 125 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Hampton, NE
EF1 category
May 11, 2011
1:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The confirmed tornado touched down approximately 6 miles north of Hampton and tracked northward to approximately 5 miles south and 2 miles east of Hordville, where it then lifted. In total, this tornado overturned 3 irrigation pivots, destroyed 2 grain bins and downed 7 power poles. The top wind speed estimated with this tornado was 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.16 ESE Kronborg, NE
F2 category
Jun 15, 1992
6:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
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
Mar 3, 1985
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
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
Jun 4, 1971
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F5 category
May 5, 1964
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68843
York County · 4,978 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 68843 area census snapshot

People & households
Population875
Households333
Housing units354
Income
Median household income$88,036
$100k+ households52.3%
$150k+ households15.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached338
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily12
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes4
Housing mix
Single-family share95.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.4%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied278
Renter-occupied55
Vacant units21
Home value & age
Median home value$225,000
Owner homes $300k+22.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1960
Older-home share82.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars330
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68843 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 22 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68843, 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 68843?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68843 is 2.00″. It was reported near Hampton, NE on June 9, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68843 — 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 68843 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68843 — 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 68843 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68843 — 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 68843 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68843 — 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 68843, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68843, 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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