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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Nebraska

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in Nebraska from April 27, 1955 through September 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
25,504
Wind Reports
15,458
Tornado Reports
3,511
Max Hail Size
7.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Nebraska · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Nebraska

30 reports
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0.50″ hail
Sep 18, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Broadwater, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 18, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Morrill County · 1,984 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1.5 inch hail on U-26 between Broadwater and Lisco.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 Ese Broadwater, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 14, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2026
4:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video from X. Estimated largest hailstone was the size of a walnut. Exact time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from X. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture from Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in town. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Springs, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
3:56 PM UTC
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Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Beatrice, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
3:55 PM UTC
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Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported quarter size and possibly larger hail on the northern side of Beatrice. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Beatrice, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
3:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail in northern Beatrice.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Beatrice, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
3:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed and relayed report of golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ene Beatrice, NE
0.80″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
2:15 PM UTC
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Fillmore County · 2,442 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of nickel size hail in Geneva. From X. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Geneva, NE
0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
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Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Clay Center, NE
0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Nebraska
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of pea to dime size hail in Clay Center from Emergency Manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay Center, 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 Nebraska

30 reports
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62 mph
Sep 19, 2026
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Sioux County · 568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Harrison, NE
64 mph
Sep 19, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hastings, NE
59 mph
Sep 19, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Hitchcock County · 1,312 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Stratton, NE
60 mph
Sep 15, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust measured from a public mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Fort Calhoun, NE
58 mph
Sep 15, 2026
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Douglas County · 164,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 58 mph measured with 35-40 mph sustained winds underneath a likely microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Valley, NE
61 mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Adams, NE
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pole barn had roof blown off. Time estimated based on radar and nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Pickrell, NE
76 mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Beatrice, NE
62 mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Pickrell, NE
70 mph
Sep 15, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Gage County · 8,700 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 70 mph or stronger winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Pickrell, NE
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated based on security video.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cook, NE
59 mph
Sep 15, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Thayer County · 2,344 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Carleton, NE
59 mph
Sep 15, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station records 59 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Oak, NE
UNK mph
Sep 15, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Cass County · 10,182 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of full trees down on the road on Nehawka Spur. Time and locations estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nehawka, NE
55 mph
Sep 14, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Nebraska
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Nora, 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 Nebraska

30 reports
UNK category
Sep 18, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Garden County · 1,041 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported by storm chaser via social media photo.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 Nne Chappell, NE
UNK category
Sep 14, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Otoe County · 5,986 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Sw Avoca, NE
UNK category
Sep 8, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Boyd County · 1,024 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser confirmed tornado. Approximated location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Ene Spencer, NE
UNK category
Aug 14, 2026
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy EM reported damage in a corn field_ about 100 yards long and 50 feet wide_ with objects scattered in random directions. Time estimated based off of radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 Sse Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
8:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 95 mph. The short-track tornado touched down on the west side of the Club 91 Golf Course and moved northeast across Ro
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Sw Leigh, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of a cemetery near 130 Ave southwest of Leigh_ NE. The tornado did significant
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Wsw Leigh, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 65 mph. The tornado touched down east of Highway 81 to the southeast of Humphrey_ NE near 250 Ave and flattened corn i
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Se Humphrey, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 104 mph. The tornado developed in an open field between 400 Ave and 385 Ave southwest of Cornlea_ NE and moved east-no
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Sw Cornlea, NE
UNK category
Jul 30, 2026
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief landspout reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 N Mullen, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2026
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects date of previous tornado report from 3 SE Hoskins. An EF-0 tornado with a peak wind estimated at 85 mph... path length of 1.1 miles... and a width of 25 yards occurred at 1216 AM on June 30. This tornado was on the edge of an intense downburst... which likely had winds up to 80 mph. Overhead imagery provided by local emergency management assisted in identifying a short tornado track on the north edge of a larger intense downburst. The evidence of rotation in the damage begins in a corn field near 845 Rd... impacting a farm where it destroyed a barn... damaged several trees and a grain bin... and removed shingles from the roof of a home. The tornado continued across a pasture before damaging several trees along 564 road. The tornado damage evidence appears to end just east of 564 Rd while the broad downburst continues to cause straight-line wind damage for several miles to the east northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoskins, NE
UNK category
Jul 7, 2026
5:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Stanton County · 2,241 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with a peak wind estimated at 85 mph... path length of 1.1 miles... and a width of 25 yards occurred at 1216 AM on July 1. This tornado was on the edge of an intense downburst... which likely had winds up to 80 mph. Overhead imagery provided by local emergency management assisted in identifying a short tornado track on the north edge of a larger intense downburst. The evidence of rotation in the damage begins in a corn field near 845 Rd... impacting a farm where it destroyed a barn... damaged several trees and a grain bin... and removed shingles from the roof of a home. The tornado continued across a pasture before damaging several trees along 564 road. The tornado damage evidence appears to end just east of 564 Rd while the broad downburst continues to cause straight-line wind damage for several miles to the east northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Hoskins, NE
UNK category
Jul 6, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects time and location from previous LSR. Tight circulation and TDS evident.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Gretna, NE
UNK category
Jul 4, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Thayer County · 2,344 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Hubbell, NE
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Reports of two concurrent landspouts. Confirmed via livestream and pictures on social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
9:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Nebraska
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Landspout over an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Kimball, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · State

Nebraska area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,965,926
Households786,885
Housing units855,631
Income
Median household income$74,985
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households16.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached612,323
Attached single-family33,525
Small multifamily74,253
Large multifamily109,547
Mobile homes25,633
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share3.9%
Multifamily share21.5%
Mobile-home share3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied523,603
Renter-occupied263,282
Vacant units68,746
Home value & age
Median home value$223,800
Owner homes $300k+29.9%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars745,734
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Nebraska

69101 824
North Platte, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69162 463
Sidney, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68823 454
Burwell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69001 443
McCook, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69201 443
Valentine, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69152 441
Mullen, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68901 430
Hastings, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69301 415
Alliance, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69337 369
Chadron, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69343 348
Gordon, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68801 332
Grand Island, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69163 322
Stapleton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69361 312
Scottsbluff, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68847 296
Kearney, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68701 295
Norfolk, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68949 281
Holdrege, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69153 277
Ogallala, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68352 274
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 25,504 hail, 15,458 wind, and 3,511 tornado reports in Nebraska, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Nebraska?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Nebraska is 7.00″. It was reported near Aurora, NE on June 22, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Nebraska — 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 Nebraska address?

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