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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69162

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69162 from May 16, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69162 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
258
Wind Reports
168
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69162 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69162

258 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2026
2:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail about 7 miles east-southeast of Lorenzo. Other reports of dime sized hail occurred further to the north.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Lorenzo, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Majority of hail was 3/4 inch in size with a few 1 inch sized stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sidney, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire chief reports golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Brownson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Sidney, NE
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports 2 inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Potter, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2024
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF ONE INCH IN DIAMETER. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2023
10:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Sidney, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2023
3:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Sidney, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2023
3:17 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half Dollar Size Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Lorenzo, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Sidney, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook image and estimated hail size east of Sidney.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Sidney, 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 69162

168 reports
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65 mph
Sep 6, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station recorded a gust of 65mph near Lorenzo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.3 Wnw Lorenzo, NE
62 mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 S Potter, NE
59 mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Lorenzo, NE
68 mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.7 Wnw Lorenzo, NE
71 mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.3 Wnw Lorenzo, NE
59 mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station K1GW Golf Sidney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Brownson, NE
63 mph
Jun 9, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In stratiform region of thunderstorm cluster.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Sidney, NE
64 mph
Jun 9, 2026
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sidney, NE
61 mph
Jun 9, 2026
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust in stratiform region to the north of a thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Lorenzo, NE
62 mph
Jun 8, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Brownson, NE
78 mph
Jun 8, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 78.1 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Lorenzo, NE
66 mph
Jun 8, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Brownson, NE
64 mph
May 31, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1IW 7 SE Sidney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Sidney, NE
84 mph
May 31, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP252 8.1 W Lodgepole (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Lodgepole, NE
71 mph
May 31, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Sidney, 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 69162

37 reports
UNK category
Jun 27, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Chaser reported brief tornado NW of Peetz... CO... in Nebraska.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Lorenzo, NE
UNK category
Jun 21, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Manager reports brief tornado near intersection of CR 107 and Road 10 with picture evidence of ground circulation. No damage reported thus far.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Lorenzo, NE
UNK category
Jul 13, 2019
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS AND A SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO OF A TORNADO 5 MILES NORTH OF SIDNEY. TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 6 OR 7 MINUTES AND HAS SINCE DISSIPATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Sidney, NE
UNK category
Jul 7, 2016
9:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO LANDSPOUT TORNADOES WERE ON THE GROUND 7 MILES WEST OF LORENZO NEBRASKA. EACH TORNADO LASTED FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE DISSIPATING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Lorenzo, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED BY STORM CHASER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Lorenzo, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2016
8:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TWO FUNNELS AND A TORNADO VISIBLE ON LIVE FEED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Brownson, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2016
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Brownson, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO REPORTED BY STORM CHASER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Lorenzo, NE
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2013
3:01 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in open country north of Sidney. The tornado moved east, then dissipated a few minutes later. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .86 SE Huntsman, NE
EF0 category
Jun 22, 2012
4:21 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout briefly formed along the gust front of a severe thunderstorm. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Sidney, NE
EF0 category
Jun 25, 2011
6:53 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported an apparent brief touchdown by a weak tornado with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Sidney, NE
EF0 category
Jul 6, 2010
4:06 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported on ground near Road 12 south of Potter by public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.31 S Potter, NE
F0 category
Jun 27, 2005
6:09 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado briefly touched down in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Lorenzo, NE
F0 category
Jun 3, 2004
4:25 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Lorenzo, NE
F0 category
Jul 29, 2003
10:58 AM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69162
Cheyenne County · 3,769 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado reported over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Brownson, 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 69162 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,169
Households3,286
Housing units3,636
Income
Median household income$55,147
$100k+ households31.6%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,672
Attached single-family52
Small multifamily372
Large multifamily448
Mobile homes92
Housing mix
Single-family share73.5%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share22.6%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,996
Renter-occupied1,290
Vacant units350
Home value & age
Median home value$140,400
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1958
Older-home share71.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,125
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69162 have on record?

Our records show 258 hail, 168 wind, and 37 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69162, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69162?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69162 is 4.00″. It was reported near N Sidney, NE on June 25, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69162 — 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 69162 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69162 — 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 69162 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69162 — 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 69162 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69162 — 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 69162, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69162, 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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