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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69348

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69348 from August 3, 1955 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69348 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
136
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
3.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69348 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69348

136 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
1.25″ hail
May 23, 2025
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook report with photo of quarter to half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hemingford, NE
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2025
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook post and video of ping pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2024
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public post on Facebook of golfball sized hail reported in Hemingford.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook post with hail next to highlighter. Hail size estimated based on office highlighter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter photo of nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hemingford, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter report of 1.28 inch hail 1 East of Hemingford.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hemingford, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2022
8:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED 1.75 INCH HAIL AT 232 PM MDT 16 MILES SSE OF AGATE... NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 SSE Agate, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2022
8:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 16 SSE AGATE. SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED 1.75 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 SSE Agate, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2021
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Marsland, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2021
11:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Hemingford, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2021
3:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Hemingford, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Marsland, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
11:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED BASED ON SEVERAL PHOTOS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hemingford, 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 69348

23 reports
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64 mph
Aug 27, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Dawes County · 3,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8.6 Ene Box Butte Dam, NE
62 mph
Aug 22, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.1 Ese Box Butte Dam, NE
70 mph
Jul 19, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report estimated wind gusts of 70 MPH and pea to nickel size hail covering the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Hemingford, NE
60 mph
Jun 7, 2022
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PENNY SIZE HAIL. CORRECTED TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemingford, NE
60 mph
Jun 7, 2022
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PENNY SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemingford, NE
72 mph
Jun 14, 2021
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Box Butte Dam, NE
60 mph
Jul 28, 2017
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemingford, NE
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN. LOTS OF PEA SIZED HAIL. LIMITED VSBY DUE TO HVY RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Hemingford, NE
60 mph
Aug 11, 2016
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemingford, NE
60 mph
May 25, 2016
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50-60 MPH WINDS REDUCED VSBY TO 200 FT IN BLOWING DIRT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 WNW Alliance, NE
64 mph
Jun 2, 2015
4:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 65 mph 15 miles northwest of the Alliance Airport. Utility lines were down and power was out for several hours.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Alliance, NE
58 mph
Jul 16, 2011
11:00 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous branches and small trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Hemingford, NE
75 mph
Jun 7, 2010
5:29 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three inch limb ripped off tree. Estimated time of report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Hemingford, NE
60 mph
Aug 15, 2009
3:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Brief wind gusts from storm outflow.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17.28 SE Agate, NE
96 mph
May 28, 2006
6:19 PM MST
Wind report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph and some nickel size hail reported from Hemingford, Nebraska, withan unofficial wind gust of 96 mph at a highway observation platform 5 miles east of Hemingford. Center pivots flipped and about 45 power poles damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hemingford, 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 69348

18 reports
UNK category
Aug 14, 2021
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF LANDSPOUT TORNADO WAS VIEWED BY A TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 WSW Hemingford, NE
UNK category
Jul 6, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Dawes County · 3,010 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DUST PLUME OBSERVED HALFWAY TO CLOUD BASE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Box Butte Dam, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2013
3:05 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in open country south of State Highway 71 and lasted five minutes before it lifted. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 W Hemingford, NE
F0 category
Jul 5, 2005
3:58 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported for a brief time over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Hemingford, NE
F0 category
Jun 10, 2004
1:26 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported over open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Hemingford, NE
F0 category
Jun 8, 1994
1:23 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Dawes County · 3,010 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed by spotters near the Dawes/Box Butte County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Chadron, NE
F0 category
Jun 16, 1992
2:20 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jul 18, 1990
4:03 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 27, 1990
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 27, 1990
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 30, 1988
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 29, 1986
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jun 4, 1982
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Dawes County · 3,010 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jul 29, 1964
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 14, 1962
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69348
Box Butte County · 3,925 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 69348 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,355
Households534
Housing units665
Income
Median household income$68,643
$100k+ households38.6%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached521
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily38
Large multifamily48
Mobile homes56
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied406
Renter-occupied128
Vacant units131
Home value & age
Median home value$116,000
Owner homes $300k+8.4%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1962
Older-home share74.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars522
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69348 have on record?

Our records show 136 hail, 23 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69348, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 69348?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69348 is 3.75″. It was reported near Hemingford, NE on May 11, 1991.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69348 — 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 69348 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69348 — 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 69348 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69348 — 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 69348 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69348 — 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 69348, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69348, 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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