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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68901

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68901 from August 8, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
204
Wind Reports
204
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68901 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68901

204 reports
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0.80″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
5:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of pea to nickel size hail in SE Hastings from Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Hastings, NE
0.80″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hastings, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hastings, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook message of nickel to over half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarter sized hail in central and northeast Hastings.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook message of a little over quarter size hail in Hastings.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings Nws Office, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:46 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lasted 4-5 minutes. Quarter to a few golf ball size hail stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings Nws Office, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickel & dime... a few up to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Ayr, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report reflects a corrected latitude longitude from initial report. At Adams County EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 SSW Hastings. Corrected location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 NNE Ayr. Mostly nickel & dime... a few up to quarters. -Corrected for time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Ayr, 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 68901

204 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at 500 W 12th ST blocking east bound traffic. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings Airport, NE
63 mph
Sep 17, 2025
3:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gust of this magnitude appeared to be very isolated in nature... with most nearby unofficial stations reporting lower values. Hastings PD is not aware of any wind damage in the city at this time.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings Airport, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reporting 50-60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hastings, NE
58 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Hansen, NE
68 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Hastings, NE
70 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hastings, NE
59 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hastings, NE
59 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hastings, NE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures shared on Facebook of tree damage on Southern Hills golf course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hastings, NE
61 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings Airport, NE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports some trees down and powerline on a car near center of city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, NE
65 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 to 65 MPH winds at NWS Hastings office.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings Nws Office, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hastings, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage in Hastings around South Denver Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hastings, 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 68901

21 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
9:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video on X/Twitter of tornado on ground 3 WSW of Inland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Inland, NE
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A multi-vortex tornado... confirmed by storm chaser video... touched down in a corn field just north of the highway rest stop along Highway 6 east of Hastings. The tornado produced intermittent minor tree damage as it drifted south over the rest stop area and near a residence. A new condensation funnel developed over a nearby corn field where a pivot was overturned. The tornado actually curved back to the north... back across the highway... then dissipated shortly thereafter in a corn field. The official track is a best estimation based on a combination of damage and chaser video. This tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Inland, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND PRELIMINARY EF-1 TORNADO TRACK NW OF HASTINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hansen, NE
EF0 category
Aug 22, 2007
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado began on the east side of Hastings and traveled to the southeast for 1 to 2 miles. Damage was minimal and winds were estimated at 75 mph. The tornado was rated an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Hastings, NE
F1 category
Jun 7, 1994
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado north of Hastings caused extensive damage to one house and one business. Another tornado just north of Juniata damaged two farm houses, destroyed several outbuildings, and overturned vehicles. Crop damage in Adams County was estimated at $10 million. Streets and underpasses were flooded in Hastings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NNW Hastings To, NE
F1 category
May 22, 1989
8:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 22, 1989
7:26 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Aug 5, 1985
8:27 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 12, 1984
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 1984
7:11 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Sep 11, 1977
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Sep 11, 1977
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 16, 1977
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 4, 1971
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 2, 1971
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68901
Adams County · 10,059 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 68901 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,208
Households10,985
Housing units11,809
Income
Median household income$63,547
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households14.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,129
Attached single-family515
Small multifamily1,819
Large multifamily786
Mobile homes556
Housing mix
Single-family share68.8%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share22.1%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,155
Renter-occupied3,830
Vacant units824
Home value & age
Median home value$181,800
Owner homes $300k+18.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1965
Older-home share72.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,358
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68901 have on record?

Our records show 204 hail, 204 wind, and 21 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68901, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68901?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68901 is 4.25″. It was reported near Hastings, NE on June 14, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68901 — 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 68901 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68901 — 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 68901 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68901 — 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 68901 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68901 — 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 68901, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68901, 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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