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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68869
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68869 from May 28, 1959 through June 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 68869 · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 21, 2026
Hail Report Description: Corrects size and time of previous penny size hail report from Ravenna.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 26, 2024 5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Started to cover the ground with quarter to half-dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Ravenna, NE
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2024 5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reports of dime to half-dollar size hail in Ravenna.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
2.75″hail
Jul 12, 2023 5:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly golf ball sized hail but a few were as big as baseballs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Ravenna, NE
2.75″hail
Jul 12, 2023 5:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from spotter network of hail to baseball size... windshield broken.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Aug 18, 2022 10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT OF CONTINUED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Boelus, NE
1.75″hail
Aug 18, 2022 10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Ravenna, NE
1.50″hail
Aug 18, 2022 10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK PICTURE OF HAIL WITH QUARTER FOR COMPARISON. REPORTED THAT IT HAILED FOR 30 MINUTES AT THIS LOCATION. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Boelus, NE
1.00″hail
Aug 18, 2022 10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OF HAIL... WITH SOME STONES AS LARGE AS QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Boelus, NE
1.75″hail
Aug 18, 2022 10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK VIDEO OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Rockville, NE
1.25″hail
Jul 23, 2022 10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Hazard, NE
4.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM RAVENNA. PHOTO RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK OF HAIL STONE ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN DIAMETER...WE ASKED IF THEY HAD MEASURED IT... THEY STATED IT WAS 4 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED PHOTO VIA FB OF HAIL APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Poole, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVER REPORTED HAIL RANGING IN SIZE FROM HALF INCH TO TWO INCHES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Ravenna, NE
3.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM REPORTED HAIL OF 3 TO 3.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND WIND GUSTS NEAR 70 MPH ON HWY 10 ENE OF HAZARD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Hazard, NE
1.75″hail
Aug 21, 2019 5:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL RANGING IN SIZE FROM PEAS UP TO GOLF BALLS FELL FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINS. THIS HAIL DESTROYED A MELON AND PUMPKIN PATCH... AND THIS BUSINESS LOCATED 7 MILES EAST OF RAVENNA ON HWY 2 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SELL ANYTHING THE REST OF THE SEASON. TIME APPROXIMATED FROM PHONE CALL WITH OWNER AND RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Boelus, NE
1.00″hail
May 28, 2019 5:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 22, 2019 12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND GUSTS TO 30MPH AND QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Boelus, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 2018 3:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED. HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 17, 2015 8:59 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Hazard, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 1, 2015 5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.82 E Ravenna, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 9, 2014 5:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged in size from quarters to golf balls. Extensive damage to crops was reported in the area as well as house siding and window damage in Ravenna.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ravenna, NE
0.88″hail
Jul 7, 2014 6:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ravenna, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 14, 2014 8:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail broke the windshield of the trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 14, 2014 8:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
May 29, 2013 10:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
May 27, 2012 4:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
May 12, 2011 3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
May 12, 2011 3:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ravenna, NE
1.50″hail
May 12, 2011 3:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
May 12, 2011 3:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Rockville, NE
1.00″hail
May 12, 2011 3:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.12 WSW Rockville, NE
0.75″hail
May 12, 2011 2:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Hazard, NE
0.75″hail
Aug 5, 2010 4:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Ravenna, NE
1.50″hail
Jul 12, 2010 5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 12, 2010 5:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 12, 2010 5:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
Jul 12, 2010 5:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 ENE Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 12, 2010 4:36 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ESE Litchfield, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 7, 2010 11:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 W Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2009 5:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.79 NNE Butler, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 5, 2009 9:16 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 50 mph were also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.42 ENE Majors, NE
1.75″hail
May 10, 2005 5:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S St Michael, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 12, 2004 9:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 70 mph winds were reported with the hail. Crop damage was significant in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
0.88″hail
Jun 10, 2004 9:52 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 60 mph winds were reported in the Ravenna area along with the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
May 22, 2004 6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Hastings, NE
0.75″hail
Aug 26, 2002 10:50 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 6, 2001 2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
Jul 21, 2000 7:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 17, 1998 5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 13, 1998 6:38 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
0.75″hail
May 11, 1998 4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ravenna, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 5, 1992 4:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
3.00″hail
Sep 5, 1986 6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
Oct 8, 1982 4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
Oct 8, 1982 4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 19, 1975 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 1975 1:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 2, 1975 1:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.50″hail
Aug 8, 1973 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 2, 1973 7:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 1967 8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
0.75″hail
Jun 22, 1962 6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 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: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
60mph
Jun 20, 2026 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power is also out in Ravenna.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
UNKmph
Jun 20, 2026 11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos submitted to Slack via emergency manager indicating snapped tree limbs and damage to a house roof in Ravenna. Time estimated from nearby mesonet wind observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
60mph
Jun 20, 2026 11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Hazard, NE
58mph
Jun 10, 2026 12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
59mph
Jul 24, 2025 12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 59mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2025 12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports power lines down in Ravenna. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2025 12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video shared on social media of a large tree branch that was broken off and had landed on top of a pickup.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
70mph
Jul 24, 2025 12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports 70mph winds in Ravenna.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2025 12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo from Emergency Manager of a destroyed shed north of Ravenna. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Rockville, NE
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2025 8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very tree limbs down causing damage to homes and vehicles. Photos via EM. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
70mph
Jun 25, 2025 8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
60mph
Jun 17, 2025 2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from site KNERAVEN17.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Boelus, NE
65mph
May 19, 2025 1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Boelus, NE
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2024 9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down in parts of town with reports of some branches being 6 inches in diameter. Time est from radar. FB report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2024 9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of wind damage power lines down and lots of tree damage from the storm that rolled through Ravenna this morning pea to dime sized hail as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
63mph
Jun 3, 2024 2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Boelus, NE
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2022 1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF DAMAGE TO 4 WINDOWS ON A HOUSE... 2 WINDOWS ON A GARAGE... AND THE BACK WINDOW OF A CAR. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE DONE TO A TRUCK. PHOTO OF LARGE HAIL OF UNKNOWN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
60mph
Jul 10, 2020 11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EST 50 TO 60MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ravenna, NE
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2017 8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPDATE FROM ORIGINAL REPORT. EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN...SOME 4-6 FEET DIAMETER. TREES BLOCKING SOME ROADS. HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR CLEANUP. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
62mph
Jun 28, 2017 3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED ON DAVIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Ravenna, NE
58mph
Jun 3, 2014 6:13 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs snapped due to severe thunderstorm wind gusts. This appears to have occurred in association with an outflow boundary extending south of the parent thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.04 E Ravenna, NE
81mph
May 7, 2014 7:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated near 80 MPH resulted in a house suffering window damage from flying debris, with a children outdoor playhouse being flipped on its side. Several large trees were dragged across the owner's property. A pole barn was also destroyed, with 6x6 poles snapped and debris spread from southwest to northeast across the property.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Hazard, NE
60mph
Oct 7, 2011 8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 E Ravenna, NE
70mph
May 30, 2011 7:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 70 MPH, causing roof damage to a local shop.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ravenna, NE
60mph
Jun 15, 2006 7:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
60mph
Jul 5, 2004 8:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phillips, NE
82mph
May 29, 2004 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
71mph
Jun 19, 2002 7:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Poole, NE
63mph
May 26, 2002 5:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: St Michael, NE
60mph
May 26, 2002 5:37 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Rockville, NE
60mph
Apr 10, 2001 8:05 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
70mph
Jun 17, 1998 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Poole, NE
81mph
Aug 13, 1997 5:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Ravenna, NE
69mph
Jun 15, 1997 7:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Cairo, NE
60mph
Jun 13, 1982 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Jun 2, 1975 1:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKmph
Aug 8, 1973 4:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 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 68869
22 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 5:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down at 1232 PM CDT 2 miles south of Rockville... and lifted at 1248 PM CDT 4 miles north northeast of Rockville. The rating was EF1... with an estimated peak wind of 105 MPH... based on snapped power poles north of town. The tornado had a path length of 5.71 miles and a width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Rockville, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 5:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Location approximate. May be adjusted. Estimated on the ground for 4 to 5 minutes. Video confirmed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Ravenna, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 26, 2024 5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down at 1216 PM CDT 2 miles east southeast of Ravenna... and lifted at 1231 PM CDT 3 miles north of Ravenna. The rating was EF1... with an estimated peak wind of 90 MPH... based on damage to a power pole and outbuildings. The tornado had a path length of 4.76 miles with a width of 175 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Ravenna, NE
UNKcategory
Oct 3, 2023 9:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred east of Hazard. Damage at a farmstead included damage to gutters and fascia on the west side of the home... and significant damage to a large tree on the property. Leaves and debris were smattered on the east side of the house. Minor tree occurred as the tornado moved east... but the tornado apparently quickly lifted in a nearby field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Hazard, NE
UNKcategory
Oct 3, 2023 9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of a weak tornado east of Hazard caused minor damage to a home and tree damage in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Hazard, NE
UNKcategory
Aug 12, 2016 1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY NARROW AND SHORT-LIVED ROPE TORNADO DEVELOPED. PHOTO WAS RECEIVED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Rockville, NE
EF2category
Jun 20, 2011 3:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 6 miles southwest of Rockville, moving to the north before taking a turn to the east as it approached the intersection of Highways 68 and 82A, and lifted approximately 4 miles southwest of Rockville. Along the path of this tornado, a pole building was destroyed and a home and surrounding trees sustained minor damage. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 120 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.19 SW Rockville, NE
EF1category
Jun 17, 2009 5:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Gibbon, causing damage to two farmsteads. At the first, a quonset was leveled, grain bins damaged, and minor damage to the home. At the second farmstead, damage was confined to windows and shingles, and minor damage to an outbuilding. Round hay bales were rolled approximately 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 NNE Butler, NE
F0category
Aug 5, 1995 1:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Cairo, NE
F1category
Jan 7, 1992 5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0category
May 10, 1986 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
May 10, 1985 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Oct 8, 1982 4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Sherman County · 1,378 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Oct 8, 1982 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNKcategory
May 21, 1977 1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Apr 20, 1974 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Apr 20, 1974 2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
May 12, 1969 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3category
May 8, 1965 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2category
Apr 26, 1964 11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jul 14, 1963 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
May 28, 1959 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68869
Buffalo County · 14,038 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 68869 have on record?
Our records show 69 hail, 38 wind, and 22 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68869, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 21, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68869?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68869 is 4.00″. It was reported near Ravenna, NE on June 8, 2022.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68869 — 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 68869 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 68869 — 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 68869 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 68869 — 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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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 68869, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68869, 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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