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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 68977

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 68977 from July 17, 1969 through June 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 68977 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 68977

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 5, 2023
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA NERAIN. TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stamford, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Stamford, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Stamford, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2021
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Furnas County · 2,221 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Stamford, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2020
3:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS AND HEAVY RAIN 3.2 MILES SE OF STAMFORD REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stamford 3.2 Se, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2019
12:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED HAIL REPORT RELAYED BY MEDIA VIA TWITTER PHOTO. SIZE ESTIMATED FROM PHOTO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Stamford, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2011
2:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported, causing damage to area windows and crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Stamford, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2010
4:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Stamford, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2010
4:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Stamford, NE
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2010
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Stamford, NE
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2010
8:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.48 SW Stamford, NE
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2008
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 E Stamford, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2007
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Furnas County · 2,221 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Beaver City, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2007
4:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Stamford, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2005
8:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Stamford, 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 68977

9 reports
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63 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Stamford, NE
64 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Stamford, NE
60 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stamford, NE
63 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Stamford, NE
67 mph
Jun 8, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Stamford, NE
59 mph
Jun 15, 2024
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SSE Stamford, NE
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2023
8:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from Facebook. All west facing windows of home broken... including a panel of a sliding glass door. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Stamford, NE
70 mph
Jun 29, 2000
5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stamford, NE
75 mph
Jun 6, 1996
2:50 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 68977
Furnas County · 2,221 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 SE Beaver City, 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 68977

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 29, 2022
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VARIOUS REPORTS OF A DUSTY GROUND CIRCULATION NEAR ROAD 704 AND ROAD B.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Stamford, NE
EF1 category
Nov 16, 2015
7:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68977
Furnas County · 2,221 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado crossed into Nebraska southeast of Beaver City and traveled north-northeast across rural areas of Furnas County south of Hollinger. Damage along the path was primarily to trees, power poles, some signs, outbuildings and small farm machinery. The tornado damaged mainly power poles and trees south of Highway 89. After it crossed Highway 89, the tornado clipped a barn and farm storage area northeast of Hollinger. The western side roof covering was ripped from the barn and several grain carts were moved on the property causing other damage. The maximum width was estimated from damage located approximately 4 miles north of the Kansas state line. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11.61 SSE Beaver City, NE
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado skipped along a path which started approximately 8 miles south of Stamford and ended approximately 4 miles north of Stamford. It was noted that this tornado was stationary and multi-vortex early on in its life, and as it shifted to the north destroyed an outbuilding, quonset, and grain bin. Numerous tree limbs were also knocked down. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.45 S Stamford, NE
F2 category
May 30, 1991
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68977
Harlan County · 1,425 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jul 17, 1969
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 68977
Furnas County · 2,221 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 68977 area census snapshot

People & households
Population273
Households108
Housing units132
Income
Median household income$55,000
$100k+ households22.2%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached121
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share91.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied93
Renter-occupied15
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$71,700
Owner homes $300k+16.1%
Owner homes $500k+15.1%
Owner homes $750k+15.1%
Median year built1938
Older-home share71.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars108
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 68977 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 9 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 68977, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 68977?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 68977 is 4.00″. It was reported near Stamford, NE on September 27, 1988.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 68977 — 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 68977 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 68977 — 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 68977 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 68977 — 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 68977 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 68977 — 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 68977, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 68977, 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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