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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 69356

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 69356 from July 2, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 69356 · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 69356

60 reports
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1.25″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail falling east of Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 E Minatare, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained Spotter reporting golf ball sized hail falling east of Minatare at the time of the report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ene Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2025
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter sized hail on the north side of Lake Minatare. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPing report from a storm chaser via the spotter network of 1.0in hail near Melbeta... NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Melbeta, NE
1.25″ hail
May 23, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook image of 1.25in hail northeast of Lake Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NE Scottsbluff, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report from Emergency Manager of quarter sized hail in Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
5:48 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Minatare, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lasted around 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Minatare, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from Twitter of slightly larger than quarter sized hail 3 miles east of Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrected time based on radar imagery. Picture from Twitter of slightly larger than quarter sized hail 3 miles east of Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Minatare, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
7:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 ENE Gering.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Minatare, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
7:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of Minatare 3 east report based on radar imagery. Twitter post for quarter sized hail 3 miles east of Minatare.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Minatare, 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 69356

23 reports
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60 mph
Aug 23, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts 50-60 mph and getting stronger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Mcgrew, NE
60 mph
Aug 15, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Minatare, NE
UNK mph
May 29, 2022
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MALE TEENAGER AT LAKE MINATARE HIT IN CHEST WITH FALLING TREE BRANCH. VICTIM IS IN HOSPITAL IN GOOD CONDITION AS OF 455PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Minatare, NE
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED. SOCIAL MEDIA POST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lake Minatare, NE
60 mph
Jul 4, 2015
5:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph were observed on the west side of Minatare.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 W Minatare, NE
63 mph
Jun 1, 2014
3:20 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 to 65 mph in Minatare.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Minatare, NE
60 mph
May 31, 2014
7:30 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 55 to 60 mph at Lake Minatare.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Lake Minatare, NE
60 mph
Jun 22, 2013
5:03 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 50 to 60 mph were reported north of Minatare at the intersection of Stonegate Road and Highland Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.08 N Minatare, NE
60 mph
Jun 16, 2011
2:56 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Minatare, NE
70 mph
Jun 11, 2011
4:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated the thunderstorm wind gust to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NE Scottsbluff, NE
64 mph
May 24, 2010
11:19 AM MST-7
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At 1120MST a power pole was reported down along Highway 26.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Minatare, NE
UNK mph
Jun 27, 1991
11:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 3, 1987
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 8, 1985
4:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 22, 1983
5:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 69356

11 reports
UNK category
Aug 9, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 14 NE MINATARE. LANDSPOUT TORNADO OBSERVED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY TRAINED SPOTTER AT APPROXIMATELY 630PM MDT DURING SEVERE WARNED THUNDERSTORM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NE Minatare, NE
EF0 category
May 24, 2010
11:11 AM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Time of report was 1112MST. No damage was reported. Duration,path width and length estimated due to no survey being preformed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.21 NE (Bff)Helig Field, NE
F0 category
May 3, 2003
2:41 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Nearly stationary tornado reported along Stonegate Road. Cow shed destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Minatare, NE
F0 category
Jul 25, 1996
3:28 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Minatare, NE
F0 category
Jun 7, 1992
5:28 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Jun 9, 1991
5:40 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 9, 1991
3:54 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 29, 1982
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 14, 1980
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jun 14, 1977
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jun 9, 1977
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 69356
Scotts Bluff County · 12,204 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 69356 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,301
Households914
Housing units1,103
Income
Median household income$70,647
$100k+ households39.6%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached922
Attached single-family49
Small multifamily42
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes83
Housing mix
Single-family share83.6%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share4.4%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied794
Renter-occupied120
Vacant units189
Home value & age
Median home value$180,400
Owner homes $300k+21.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share75.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars831
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 69356 have on record?

Our records show 60 hail, 23 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 69356, 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 69356?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 69356 is 4.50″. It was reported near Bayard, NE on June 3, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 69356 — 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 69356 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 69356 — 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 69356 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 69356 — 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 69356 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 69356 — 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 69356, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 69356, 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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