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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69168

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69168 from July 1, 1969 through July 20, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69168 · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69168

61 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Venango, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter report of ping pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Brandon, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: STORM CHASER REPORTED TENNIS BALL SIZED HAIL. GUSTNADOES ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Lamar, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN VENANGO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Venango, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2021
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lamar, NE
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2021
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO HIGH WINDS
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Venango, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2019
2:09 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Venango, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2018
2:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Venango, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GROUND COVERED...RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
NWS Hail Report Location: S Venango, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 27, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GROUND IS COVERED IN PING PONG SIZE HAIL. SKYLIGHT IN THE RESIDENTS HOUSE WAS KNOCKED OUT. WHEAT FIELDS HAVE BEEN SEVERELY...IF NOT COMPLETELY WIPED OUT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Venango, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2015
6:20 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Small tree branches were also downed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Venango, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2015
6:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.18 N Venango, NE
1.25″ hail
May 24, 2013
5:04 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Venango, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
6:04 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.31 N Venango, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2012
4:33 PM MST-7
Hail report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 NNE Venango, 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 69168

17 reports
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60 mph
Jun 2, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Golf ball size hail with the 60 mph wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Venango, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down in Venango.
NWS Wind Report Location: Venango, NE
60 mph
Jun 27, 2023
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report relayed from county dispatch. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Venango, NE
UNK mph
Sep 11, 2019
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA FROM STORM LAST NIGHT OF WIND DAMAGE. DAMAGE TO HOUSE... ROOF... SIDING. DAMAGE TO CROPS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Venango, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2018
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF AN UPROOTED TREE WITH 4-5 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Venango, NE
60 mph
Jun 27, 2016
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IN ADDITION TO ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS...WIND DRIVEN PING PONG SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Venango, NE
60 mph
Aug 7, 2015
6:05 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dime size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Venango, NE
64 mph
Jun 25, 2015
7:08 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Venango, NE
60 mph
Jun 25, 2015
7:01 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph occurred in Venango.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Venango, NE
60 mph
Oct 10, 2013
6:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No major damage was reported from this wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.81 S Venango, NE
70 mph
Jul 8, 2011
7:33 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reports numerous power lines down just north of Venango. A quonset was also damaged just north of Venango.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Venango, NE
64 mph
Jul 31, 2009
3:31 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorms produced very strong wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.65 NNW Lamar, NE
60 mph
Jul 22, 2009
1:39 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The strong winds were accompanied by large hail producing extensive damage to crops.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 SW Brandon, NE
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2000
3:30 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage caused numerous trees down. Tree also down on car.
NWS Wind Report Location: Venango, NE
70 mph
May 28, 2000
5:00 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 69168
Keith County · 3,748 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70 mph wind caused power pole to snap off
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 SSW Brule, 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 69168

11 reports
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTER REPORTS OF UP TO THREE LANDSPOUT TORNADOES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Amherst, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO SPOTTED ON THE GROUND... INCREASING IN INTENSITY BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Venango, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Venango, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PH315 REPORTED A TOUCHDOWN APPROXIMATELY 20 NE OF HOLYOKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NE Holyoke, NE
UNK category
May 16, 2017
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO EMBEDDED IN RAIN. VISIBLE FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Brandon, NE
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2008
2:35 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down over open pasture and moved very little throughout the 42 minutes it was on the ground. Because of the high cloud bases, the landspout tornado was seen by numerous people.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 W Grant, NE
F0 category
Jun 20, 2003
6:16 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Garden County · 1,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado made a brief touchdown in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Oshkosh, NE
F0 category
Aug 24, 2002
2:54 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down only briefly in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNE Venango, NE
F0 category
Aug 21, 1997
5:21 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado traveled over open country south of Venango into northern Chase county or 7 miles north of Lamar. The weak tornado did little if any damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Venango, NE
F0 category
Aug 21, 1997
5:08 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down and remained in open fields north of Venango.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Venango, NE
F0 category
Jun 15, 1990
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69168
Perkins County · 1,179 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 69168 area census snapshot

People & households
Population255
Households95
Housing units120
Income
Median household income$71,058
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households6.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached111
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share92.5%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share5.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied77
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units25
Home value & age
Median home value$83,800
Owner homes $300k+6.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1948
Older-home share80.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars87
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69168 have on record?

Our records show 61 hail, 17 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69168, 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 69168?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69168 is 3.00″. It was reported near Venango, NE on June 1, 1980.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69168 — 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 69168 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69168 — 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 69168 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69168 — 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 69168 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69168 — 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 69168, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69168, 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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