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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69138

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69138 from July 10, 1958 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
136
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69138 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69138

136 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gothenburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2025
6:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willow Island, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Gothenburg, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo of hail ranging in size from golf balls to two inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gothenburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Gothenburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Approximate location of spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Gothenburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
4:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Brady, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
4:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Brady, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media image of several stones next to a ruler.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Gothenburg, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: social media photo with a ruler.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gothenburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook report of golf ball hail near Lake Helen. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 SW Callaway, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 25, 2022
5:41 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NE Brady, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2022
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTOS SENT TO THE OFFICE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Gothenburg, 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 69138

90 reports
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56 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
65 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
64 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
52 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Gothenburg. Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
50 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Gothenburg. Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
11:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Concert stage overturned. Time estimated from nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Gothenburg, NE
56 mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ne Gothenburg, NE
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNW Gothenburg. Concert stage overturned. Time estimated from nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Gothenburg, NE
58 mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Gothenburg, NE
54 mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Gothenburg, NE
54 mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
69 mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
63 mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Gothenburg, NE
59 mph
May 15, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Intense outflow from combo of synoptic front and convective outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Gothenburg, NE
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches down across town. A very large tree was also uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gothenburg, 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 69138

11 reports
EF1 category
May 5, 2007
11:23 AM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down 17 miles southwest of Callaway and tracked northward for approximately 21 miles near Highways 47 and 40 in western Custer County before lifting approximately 5 miles east of Arnold. The tornado destroyed several grain bins, uprooted trees, destroyed a garage and small outbuildings, overturned center pivot irrigation systems, snapped many power poles, broke windows, destroyed a barn, and mangled farm machinery, vehicles, and a horse trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17.48 SW Callaway, NE
EF1 category
Apr 20, 2007
9:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed southwest of Gothenburg in Dawson County (see Storm Data for Nebraska, South Central for more information on the beginning portion of this tornado) and tracked north before entering Custer County about 21 miles west southwest of Oconto at 9:35 PM CST. The tornado continued for another 7 miles before dissipating 17 miles southwest of Callaway at 9:40 PM CST. In Custer County, the tornado destroyed a barn, chicken house, milk house, an oil bin, and two dryer bins. In addition, it overturned center pivot irrigation systems, snapped and uprooted trees, and broke off power poles. While in Dawson County, the tornado was rated an F2 but was rated an F1 in Custer County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 21.71 WSW Oconto, NE
EF2 category
Apr 20, 2007
9:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down southwest of Gothenburg and traveled north. It crossed Interstate 80 and passed about 2 miles west of the town of Gothenburg. The twister continued to the north and crossed from Dawson County into Custer County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.2 SW Gothenburg, NE
F0 category
May 17, 2005
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A non-supercell tornado was caught on video by storm chasers along the Platte River ridge line southeast of Gothenburg. There was no damage caused by this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gothenburg, NE
F0 category
May 29, 2004
4:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Loup County · 355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Taylor, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
6:32 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Fillmore County · 2,442 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A pair of tornadoes was reported just northeast of the old Bruning airfield. The first tornado traveled north and struck one farmstead and dislodged the house from its foundation. The owner of property withstood the first tornado only to see the second tornado pass just southeast of his house. The second tornado hit another farmstead just to the east and damaged several outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Ohiowa, NE
F0 category
Jun 25, 1989
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Mar 11, 1976
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Jun 18, 1975
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Custer County · 4,676 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Jun 18, 1975
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jul 7, 1959
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69138
Dawson County · 7,501 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 69138 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,304
Households1,720
Housing units1,921
Income
Median household income$81,250
$100k+ households43.6%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,593
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily137
Large multifamily113
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share82.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share13.0%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,217
Renter-occupied503
Vacant units201
Home value & age
Median home value$179,600
Owner homes $300k+18.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1967
Older-home share70.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,669
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69138 have on record?

Our records show 136 hail, 90 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69138, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69138?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69138 is 4.50″. It was reported near Gothenburg, NE on August 10, 1996.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69138 — 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 69138 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69138 — 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 69138 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69138 — 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 69138 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69138 — 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 69138, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69138, 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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