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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69045

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69045 from July 18, 1958 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
109
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.20″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69045 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69045

109 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: estimated quarter to golf ball size hail. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Stratton, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Wauneta, NE
3.20″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of pictured 3.2 inch hail measured with Calipers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
3.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 12 NNW Max. Spotter Network report: Measured with Calipers 3 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NNW Max, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Wauneta, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
2:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported 50 to 60mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Wauneta, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wauneta, NE
3.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report through social media including a picture of hail on a tape measure.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wauneta, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2024
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported 14 miles NNW of Stratton... NE. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Palisade, NE
2.50″ hail
May 22, 2024
5:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media (X) of around tennis ball size hail in northeast Dundy county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2024
5:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Caller reported golf ball hail ongoing.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Wauneta, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2023
1:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports a quarter sized hail duration of only a few minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Wauneta, NE
2.50″ hail
May 26, 2021
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2021
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Stratton, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SUBMITTED VIA FACEBOOK WITH PHOTOS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NNW Max, 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 69045

38 reports
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64 mph
Jul 3, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Wauneta, NE
72 mph
Jun 9, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Hayes County · 405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NNE Wauneta, NE
76 mph
May 15, 2025
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wauneta, NE
60 mph
Jun 15, 2024
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mile per hour wind gusts and heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauneta, NE
60 mph
Jun 15, 2024
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Hayes County · 405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Wauneta. 60 mile per hour wind gusts and heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Wauneta, NE
58 mph
Jul 27, 2023
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public PWS via Ambient Weather Network reports 58 mph wind gust (ID: Wheeler House).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wauneta, NE
60 mph
May 11, 2023
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauneta, NE
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. STRONG WINDS BLEW MAJORITY OF A ROOF OFF A BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
60 mph
Jun 8, 2022
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUT IN WAUNETA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauneta, NE
60 mph
Aug 10, 2019
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF 60 MPH WINDS AND NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Wauneta, NE
58 mph
Jun 29, 2016
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SITE IS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CR 721 AND AVENUE 339.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NNE Benkelman, NE
65 mph
May 25, 2016
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS ESTIMATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WAUNETA OF 60 TO 70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wauneta, NE
75 mph
Aug 7, 2015
7:15 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public estimated 75 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.91 SW Wauneta, NE
60 mph
Jun 27, 2014
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Hayes County · 405 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs downed and winds estimated at least 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.23 NNW Hamlet, NE
60 mph
Jul 30, 2013
11:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH blew sheets of tin across a field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.84 N Wauneta, 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 69045

10 reports
UNK category
May 11, 2023
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF POSSIBLE TORNADO (RAIN WRAPPED) IN NORTHERN DUNDY COUNTY. SPOT ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
10:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NEW TORNADO ON GROUND WITH EAST CIRCULATION AT MM16 ON HWY 61.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Max, NE
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
4:53 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell tornado touched down briefly over open rangeland. The supercell also produced 3 other tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NE Wauneta, NE
EF0 category
May 22, 2008
3:29 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters reported a brief tornado touchdown over an open field. After the storm, a rooster pheasant was found with no feathers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Wauneta, NE
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Hayes County · 405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 E Hayes Center, NE
F1 category
Oct 31, 2000
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Hayes County · 405 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 1 mile west of Hamlet and was intermittently on the ground to 9 miles north of Hamlet. As the tornado moved into Stinking Water Creek bottom 4 miles north northwest of Hamlet a garage was destroyed and several farm outbuilding were damaged. Large cottonwood and evergreen trees were uprooted or snapped off. The tornado then struck a farm 9 miles north of Hamlet destroying a calf shed and doing extensive tree damage before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Hamlet, NE
F1 category
Aug 21, 1997
6:25 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado moving south southeast blew out windows and tore down tree branches. One inch hail was observed 2 miles east of tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NNE Benkelman, NE
F0 category
Jun 11, 1984
4:12 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 18, 1962
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jul 18, 1958
6:00 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69045
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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ZIP 69045 area census snapshot

People & households
Population788
Households354
Housing units433
Income
Median household income$51,071
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached402
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes29
Housing mix
Single-family share92.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.5%
Mobile-home share6.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied241
Renter-occupied113
Vacant units79
Home value & age
Median home value$99,400
Owner homes $300k+6.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1940
Older-home share89.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars342
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69045 have on record?

Our records show 109 hail, 38 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69045, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69045?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69045 is 3.20″. It was reported near Max, NE on June 21, 2026.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69045 — 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 69045 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69045 — 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 69045 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69045 — 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 69045 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69045 — 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 69045, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69045, 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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