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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Boone County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Boone County, NE from July 4, 1955 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
185
Wind Reports
115
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Boone County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Boone County

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed public report shared via social media. Several hailstone measured up to tennis ball sized in Cedar Rapids_ NE. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Rapids, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
4:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Rapids, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Rapids, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Newman Grove, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
3:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Newman Grove, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2024
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Cedar Rapids, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 23, 2023
12:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Torrential rainfall. 1.40 inches in 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Rapids, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Primrose, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Cedar Rapids, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Albion, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
8:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WIND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Edward, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LATE REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albion, 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 Boone County

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station that reports every 15 minutes. Gust occurred between 245 and 3 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nnw Newman Grove, NE
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Albion, NE
63 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Albion, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Primrose, NE
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted and power lines down in St Edward.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Edward, NE
61 mph
Jul 24, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Saint Edward, NE
64 mph
Jul 6, 2025
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust from public mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Cedar Rapids, NE
58 mph
May 25, 2024
9:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Cedar Rapids, NE
69 mph
May 25, 2024
9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Cedar Rapids, NE
66 mph
May 24, 2024
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Albion, NE
UNK mph
Sep 23, 2023
12:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 inch tree limbs down. 3.50 inches of rainfall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cedar Rapids, NE
58 mph
Oct 23, 2022
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Albion, NE
61 mph
Oct 23, 2022
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Cedar Rapids, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2022
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Albion, NE
61 mph
Jun 8, 2022
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Saint Edward, 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 Boone County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 15, 2024
10:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Tilden, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moving east.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM reported the tornado and there is video evidence from a storm chaser. No damage was found and so this tornado was rated an EF Unknown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Albion, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Manager reported confirmed large tornado 4 to 5 miles west of Newman Grove.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small rope tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Saint Edward, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
7:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 4 pivots overturned. 2 hog confinements destroyed. Delay report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNE Primrose, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
7:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF-2 tornado started in Greeley County and crossed into Boone County south of Primrose along Highway 56. It travelled north-northeast over 27.5 miles... doing its most extensive damage 2 miles southwest of Primrose. Strongest winds were estimated to be 130 mph... and at its widest it was estimated to be 500 yards wide. It likely dissipated in open country as it approached the Beaver Creek southwest of Petersburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Primrose, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE... SMALL FARM BUILDINGS DAMAGED... DEBRIS ON ROADWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NW Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE PATH ACROSS HIGHWAY 32.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Petersburg, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A SHORT-LIVED EF-1 TORNADO DEVELOPED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 32 AND TRAVELED TOWARD THE NORTHWEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES. THE MOST INTENSE DAMAGE OCCURRED WHEN THE TORNADO DESTROYED A ONE YEAR OLD MACHINE SHED AND DEPOSITED THE DEBRIS A FEW HUNDRED YARDS NORTH ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE ALSO SEVERAL POWER POLES SNAPPED IN THIS AREA AND A CENTER PIVOT WAS FLIPPED FARTHER NORTH... CLOSER TO 130TH STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NW Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
Jun 6, 2022
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED WATCHING A TORNADO QUICKLY DEVELOP AND DAMAGE A CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM. ALSO NOTED AMPLE AMOUNTS OF GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Petersburg, NE
UNK category
May 25, 2018
10:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Primrose, NE
UNK category
Oct 3, 2017
4:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH REGION 44 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIED THE TRACK OF A BRIEF EF-0 TORNADO WITH A PATH LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 0.4 MILES...MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 20 YARDS AND A MAXIMUM WIND SPEED ESTIMATED AT 85 MPH. THE TORNADO DAMAGED GRAIN BINS AND A SMALL FARM OUTBUILDING WHILE ALSO DAMAGING TREES AND CORN ALONG ITS SHORT TRACK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW St. Edward, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2012
5:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down in an open field south of Highway 32 northeast of Albion. The tornado caused no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.42 SSE Closter, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2012
4:06 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Boone County, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported south and east of Elgin by law enforcement. The tornado caused no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.86 WNW Closter, 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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Petersburg, NE 53
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Boone County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,366
Households2,202
Housing units2,545
Income
Median household income$71,367
$100k+ households42.7%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,279
Attached single-family27
Small multifamily119
Large multifamily75
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share89.6%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share7.6%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,745
Renter-occupied457
Vacant units343
Home value & age
Median home value$164,700
Owner homes $300k+19.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1954
Older-home share76.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,111
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Boone County

68620 139
Albion, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68758 70
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68652 66
Petersburg, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68627 56
Cedar Rapids, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68660 52
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68781 52
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68623 25
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68655 18
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 185 hail, 115 wind, and 34 tornado reports in Boone County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Boone County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Boone County is 3.00″. It was reported near Petersburg, NE on April 14, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Boone 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 Boone County address?

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