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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69023

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69023 from June 16, 1955 through July 20, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
103
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69023 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69023

103 reports
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3.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Lamar, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lamar, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports hail a little less than golf ball sized... crop damage... time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports extended period of hail... quarter sized and smaller... stripped corn and crop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Champion, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6 SW Champion from MDT to CDT. Public reports hail a little less than golf ball sized... crop damage... time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6 SSW Champion from MDT to CDT. Public reports extended period of hail... quarter sized and smaller... stripped corn and crop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED REPORT FROM CO-OP OBSERVER OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 4, 2022
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Champion, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Imperial, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2019
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Champion, 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 69023

28 reports
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70 mph
Jul 20, 2024
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Emergency manager reports a pivot system was flipped at this location due to winds of at least 70 miles per hour. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lamar, NE
74 mph
May 6, 2023
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION REPORT OF 74 MPH WIND GUST 2 S OF LAMAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lamar, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED TIME BASED ON RADAR. 60 MPH WINDS SHREDDED LEAVES AND BLEW WALNUTS OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
60 mph
Oct 13, 2021
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Lamar, NE
60 mph
Aug 16, 2020
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DIME SIZE HAIL WITH ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Champion, NE
60 mph
Aug 11, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH DAMAGED TWO OUTBUILDINGS AND OVERTURNED TWO EMPTY CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Lamar, NE
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2019
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EIGHT TO 10 POWER POLES WERE SNAPPED OFF AND 2 CENTER PIVOTS WERE OVERTURNED FROM THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lamar, NE
70 mph
Jul 29, 2018
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 W Imperial, NE
75 mph
Jul 29, 2018
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 WSW Imperial, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2018
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF FAIRLY LARGE TREE BROKEN IN HALF
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 WSW Imperial, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2018
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF POWER LINES DOWN IN LAMAR FROM SPOTTER IN IMPERIAL
NWS Wind Report Location: Lamar, NE
60 mph
May 29, 2018
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS REPORTED
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Champion, NE
60 mph
Oct 1, 2017
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Champion, NE
60 mph
Jul 7, 2016
11:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lamar, 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 69023

6 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO LASTED ABOUT 30 SECONDS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Lamar, NE
UNK category
Aug 7, 2017
10:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT SPOTTED AND STARTING TO DISSIPATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Imperial, NE
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
4:13 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell spawned a brief tornado touchdown which destroyed small outbuildings, tore the roof of a garage off and slammed it into the west side of the house, broke a skylight on the house, and damaged the roof of the house. Baseball size hail accompanying the tornado tore holes in the metal siding on the house. This same supercell produced 3 other brief tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.56 S Champion, NE
EF1 category
Jun 4, 2008
4:08 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell spawned a brief tornado touchdown that overturned a pivot irrigation system. This same supercell produced 3 other brief tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.23 SSW Champion, NE
F2 category
Jun 20, 2003
6:28 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Garden County · 1,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the North Platte River and destroyed an old barn and snapped off trees before moving north across Highway 26 and taking down power poles. After moving across the highway, it destroyed three outbuildings, three grain bins, a large machine shed, and a two car detached garage and broke off numerous large trees at a farmstead. It continued to move north-northeast and destroyed three wind mills and three center pivot irrigation systems and threw 1/2 ton hay bales one quarter mile into a corn field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Lewellen, NE
F0 category
Jun 12, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69023
Chase County · 1,606 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 69023 area census snapshot

People & households
Population327
Households94
Housing units128
Income
Median household income$102,500
$100k+ households64.9%
$150k+ households18.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached118
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share92.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied70
Renter-occupied24
Vacant units34
Home value & age
Median home value$271,700
Owner homes $300k+31.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1950
Older-home share93.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars94
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69023 have on record?

Our records show 103 hail, 28 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69023, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69023?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69023 is 4.25″. It was reported near Champion, NE on June 5, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69023 — 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 69023 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69023 — 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 69023 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69023 — 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 69023 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69023 — 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 69023, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69023, 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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