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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Adams County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Adams County, NE from May 10, 1956 through September 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
438
Wind Reports
358
Tornado Reports
54
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Adams County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Adams County

30 reports
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0.80″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
5:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of pea to nickel size hail in SE Hastings from Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Hastings, NE
0.80″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hastings, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hastings, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook message of nickel to over half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to Quarter sized hail in central and northeast Hastings.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook message of a little over quarter size hail in Hastings.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hastings, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings Nws Office, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
8:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kenesaw, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lasted 4-5 minutes. Quarter to a few golf ball size hail stones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hastings Nws Office, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickel & dime... a few up to quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Ayr, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report reflects a corrected latitude longitude from initial report. At Adams County EOC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Hastings, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 SSW Hastings. Corrected location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Hastings, 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 Adams County

30 reports
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64 mph
Sep 19, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hastings, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down at 500 W 12th ST blocking east bound traffic. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings, NE
81 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SSE Prosser. Mesonet station UP080 Prosser 2.2S (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Prosser, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hastings Airport, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image sent in of a metal roof partially torn off of a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Prosser, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image sent in of a collapsed metal carport as well as large tree branches knocked down up to a foot in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kenesaw, NE
69 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prosser, NE
73 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Prosser, NE
61 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Prosser, NE
67 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Holstein, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Outbuilding damage at farmstead...debris blown out into nearby field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Holstein, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down across road. Time est. from other area reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Heartwell, NE
73 mph
May 31, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Norman, NE
63 mph
May 31, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Holstein, NE
68 mph
May 31, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Holstein, 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 Adams County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
9:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video on X/Twitter of tornado on ground 3 WSW of Inland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Inland, NE
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A multi-vortex tornado... confirmed by storm chaser video... touched down in a corn field just north of the highway rest stop along Highway 6 east of Hastings. The tornado produced intermittent minor tree damage as it drifted south over the rest stop area and near a residence. A new condensation funnel developed over a nearby corn field where a pivot was overturned. The tornado actually curved back to the north... back across the highway... then dissipated shortly thereafter in a corn field. The official track is a best estimation based on a combination of damage and chaser video. This tornado was rated EF-0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Inland, NE
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
9:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report. NWS Storm Survey determined a small... brief tornado touched down at this location on the afternoon of July 6th and continued SE for about 2 miles. The primary impacts were damaged pivots... power poles... and trees... along with partial removal of a roof of a home. The tornado lifted at 440 PM CDT just east of Highway 74.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Roseland, NE
UNK category
May 25, 2024
5:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 rated tornado was on the ground from 1226AM to 1230AM and tracked from 4 miles NW of Blue Hill to 3 miles NNW of Blue Hill. The peak wind speed was estimated at 95 MPH. The path width was 80 yards with a path length of 2.6 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Blue Hill, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar debris signature started at this time and lasted 5-10 minutes as it tracked into Hall County. Based on radar data. No known damage at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Prosser, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED TORNADO WITHIN LINE...NO OTHER DETAILS AT THIS TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Glenvil, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND PRELIMINARY EF-1 TORNADO TRACK NW OF HASTINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hansen, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2019
11:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO. TORNADO WAS MOVING NORTH. NO LONGER ON THE GROUND AT THE TIME OF THE CALL. SENT A PICTURE ON TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Roseland, NE
UNK category
May 23, 2016
7:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF NON-SUPERCELL TORNADO. THREE REPORTS RECEIVED BY 911 CALL CTR. PHOTO CONFIRMATION RECEIVED OF A SMALL FUNNEL AND DEBRIS CLOUD. THERE WAS NO LIGHTNING. NO SHWR OVERHEAD...JUST BUILDING CU/STRATOCU.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Juniata, NE
EF1 category
May 6, 2015
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Roseland, clipping the east side of town before lifting just north-northeast of town. This tornado was rated an EF1, with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 MPH. The most widespread damage from this tornado was on the east side of town, and while several homes and outbuildings sustained damage, 2 sustained considerable damage. One of those homes slide from its foundation and another lost its entire roof structure. A large metal building with wood post frame construction was destroyed and tree damage was widespread throughout town. The tornado traveled just a few hundred feet east of Silver Lake School.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.66 S Roseland, NE
EF0 category
May 11, 2011
12:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown was reported southwest of Ayr, causing damage to a farmstead which included four sheds destroyed, fencing and the doors to an outbuilding damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Ayr, NE
EF0 category
Jun 15, 2009
7:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near the village of Assumption. Damage was confined to a couple of overturned center pivots, crop damage, and one farmstead sustained broken windows and minor damage to outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 S Assumption, NE
EF0 category
Aug 22, 2007
4:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado began on the east side of Hastings and traveled to the southeast for 1 to 2 miles. Damage was minimal and winds were estimated at 75 mph. The tornado was rated an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Hastings, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
6:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado sat down south of Pauline and traveled northeast. It crossed into Clay county to the east of Pauline.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Pauline, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Adams County, NE
Adams County · 10,059 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado traveled a 7 mile path in southeast Adams county and produced some damage, mainly to center pivot systems.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Ayr, 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 · County

Adams County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,034
Households12,900
Housing units13,856
Income
Median household income$65,680
$100k+ households37.4%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,059
Attached single-family522
Small multifamily1,845
Large multifamily786
Mobile homes640
Housing mix
Single-family share72.6%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share19.0%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,859
Renter-occupied4,041
Vacant units956
Home value & age
Median home value$185,800
Owner homes $300k+20.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1966
Older-home share71.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,216
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 438 hail, 358 wind, and 54 tornado reports in Adams County, 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 Adams County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Adams County is 4.50″. It was reported near S Ayr, NE on May 29, 1993.

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

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

I am selling a home in Adams County — 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 Adams County address?

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