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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69044

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69044 from May 12, 1958 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69044 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
100
Wind Reports
57
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69044 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69044

100 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter network report of half dollar sized hail falling as of time of report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Trenton, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 2025
12:51 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: picture of numerous hail stones with the largest being golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Trenton, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of about 1.5 inch hail about 15-20 miles north of Atwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Trenton, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2024
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1N Trenton Dam spotter reports lots of pea sized hail and a few ping pong sized hail stones. 45 MPH gusts too.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Trenton, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2024
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to sporadic ping pong ball sized hail. Ground was becoming decently covered by the smaller hail stones. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Trenton, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Trenton, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Trenton, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Trenton, NE
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: facebook report of ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, NE
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2024
2:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Trenton, NE
2.75″ hail
May 24, 2024
2:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One mile east of Swanson Reservoir Dam so around one or two miles SW of Trenton. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Trenton, NE
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media of half dollar size hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Trenton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo of 1 inch hail in Trenton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media of 1 inch hail 1 mile west of Trenton... between 445-450 PM MDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Trenton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2024
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 W Trenton. Spotter reports hail started as pea size... becoming nickel to quarter size. Hail lasted approx. 10-15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Trenton, 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 69044

57 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Report of multiple broken power poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Trenton, NE
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Report of multiple 12-14 foot tall dead trees reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Trenton, NE
70 mph
Sep 7, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power out 1 mile north of Trenton Dam from storm winds_ weather station measured 52 mph gust_ but estimated 70 mph while power was out and station not running; time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Trenton, NE
74 mph
May 15, 2025
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3W 1N Trenton... NE - KNETRENT7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Trenton, NE
74 mph
May 15, 2025
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WNW Trenton. 3W 1N Trenton... NE - KNETRENT7 (corrected time).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Trenton, NE
71 mph
May 15, 2025
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report from a PWS 3W 1 N of Trenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Trenton, NE
60 mph
Aug 26, 2024
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Trenton, NE
60 mph
Aug 26, 2024
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller reported winds estimated at 60 mph along with large amounts of pea sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Trenton, NE
64 mph
Jul 28, 2024
5:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 ENE Trenton. Ambient Weather Station My_Weather_Station_(AWN646bc9b60ff7752afb878582).... station also reported a 59 mph gust 4 minutes prior.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Trenton, NE
59 mph
Jul 28, 2024
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station My_Weather_Station_(AWN646bc9b60ff7752afb878582).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Trenton, NE
70 mph
Jun 3, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather station Trenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Trenton, NE
60 mph
May 24, 2024
2:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Trenton, NE
60 mph
May 4, 2024
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter 1 north of Trenton dam reported estimated 60 MPH wing gust. No hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Trenton, NE
61 mph
Sep 10, 2023
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station reports 61 mph gust at location.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Trenton, NE
60 mph
Jul 10, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller estimated up to 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Trenton, 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 69044

17 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2024
3:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees and power poles taken down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
2:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Trenton. Trees and power poles taken down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
2:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Trenton. Trees and power poles taken down. Tore the roof of a grandstand at a football field just west of town. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Trenton, NE
UNK category
Mar 14, 2021
7:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT AND PHOTO OF A LANDSPOUT. LANDSPOUT WAS SPOTTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF TRENTON DAM AND DISSIPATED NEAR THE SOUTHWEST EDGE OF TRENTON. ON THE GROUND FOR FOUR TO FIVE MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Trenton, NE
UNK category
May 17, 2019
10:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FIRE DEPT/TRAINED SPOTTERS REPORTED A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE KS/NE STATE LINE ABOUT 7 TO 8 MILES EAST OF HWY 25. THE TORNADO WAS IN OPEN COUNTRY WITH NO STRUCTURES NEAR BY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSE Stratton, NE
EF0 category
Apr 12, 2012
6:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser reported a 30-second tornado over open fields.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 NNW Trenton Arpt, NE
F0 category
May 11, 2005
1:50 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown over open field near Highway 25 and Highway 36. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Trenton, NE
F0 category
May 22, 1999
6:02 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Trenton, NE
F0 category
Sep 6, 1994
7:51 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado nearly blew trucker off Highway 25, 4 miles north of the Kansas state line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Trenton, NE
F0 category
Jul 2, 1986
2:56 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 3, 1984
5:17 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 31, 1984
5:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 20, 1977
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 18, 1960
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 1958
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69044
Hitchcock County · 1,312 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 69044 area census snapshot

People & households
Population602
Households266
Housing units506
Income
Median household income$51,000
$100k+ households38.7%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached339
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily25
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes138
Housing mix
Single-family share67%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.9%
Mobile-home share27.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied202
Renter-occupied64
Vacant units240
Home value & age
Median home value$86,700
Owner homes $300k+4.5%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1959
Older-home share80.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars253
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69044 have on record?

Our records show 100 hail, 57 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69044, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69044?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69044 is 3.00″. It was reported near Trenton, NE on May 17, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69044 — 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 69044 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69044 — 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 69044 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69044 — 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 69044 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69044 — 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 69044, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69044, 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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