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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Buffalo County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Buffalo County, NE from July 12, 1955 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68847 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
443
Wind Reports
366
Tornado Reports
81
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Buffalo County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Buffalo County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2026
4:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Pleasanton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Riverdale, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
8:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Kearney, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
8:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public phone call reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kearney, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook Photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Gibbon, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Ravenna, NE
2.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelton, NE
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Kearney, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Riverdale, NE
3.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Biggest hail was 3 inches. It broke windows. It hailed for at least 30 minutes beginning around 5:45 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Amherst, NE
1.75″ hail
May 16, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Miller, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo sent via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Shelton, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 10, 2025
5:51 AM UTC
Hail report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Kearney, 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 Buffalo County

30 reports
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55 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPR Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Odessa, NE
55 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KEAR AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Kearney, NE
51 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Kearney, NE
55 mph
Aug 22, 2026
9:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS station KNEPLEAS32.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Pleasanton, NE
63 mph
Aug 14, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ssw Poole, NE
59 mph
Jun 21, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
60 mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power is also out in Ravenna.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos submitted to Slack via emergency manager indicating snapped tree limbs and damage to a house roof in Ravenna. Time estimated from nearby mesonet wind observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ravenna, NE
58 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Cairo, NE
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Riverdale, NE
61 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Kearney, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Kearney, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Kearney, NE
58 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Gibbon, NE
67 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Kearney, 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 Buffalo County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down at 1216 PM CDT 2 miles east southeast of Ravenna... and lifted at 1231 PM CDT 3 miles north of Ravenna. The rating was EF1... with an estimated peak wind of 90 MPH... based on damage to a power pole and outbuildings. The tornado had a path length of 4.76 miles with a width of 175 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Ravenna, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
7:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS LOCATION ALONG INTERSTATE 80 MARKS ROUGHLY THE MIDWAY POINT OF A 7 MILE LONG PATH EF0 TORNADO THAT STARTED AT 133 PM AND ENDED AT 141 PM. ONE GARAGE WAS DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Gibbon, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
7:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS LOCATION MARKS ROUGHLY THE MIDWAY POINT OF AN 11 MILE LONG EF0 TORNADO THAT STARTED AT 127 PM AND ENDED AT 138 PM. AT THIS LOCATION... AN 83 MPH WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT ROWE SANCTUARY ALONG THE PLATTE RIVER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Gibbon, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
9:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WEAK LAND SPOT TORNADO SEEN ON FACEBOOK 1/2M NW OF ODESSA
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Odessa, NE
EF0 category
Mar 19, 2013
4:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief landspout tornado was reported just south of Shelton and just north of Interstate 80. No damage was reported, and top winds were estimated to be between 50 and 60 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Shelton, NE
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
3:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado skipped along a path which started approximately 3 miles southeast of Pleasanton and ended approximately 2 miles northeast of Pleasanton. No damage was reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Pleasanton, NE
EF3 category
Jun 20, 2011
3:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After producing tornadoes in the Elm Creek area, this supercell thunderstorm continued on a northward path and produced what would be the strongest and one of two EF3 tornadoes of the day. This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles southwest of Amherst, curving to the north-northeast and missing the town by around 2 miles, before dissipating approximately 4 miles north of Amherst. Soon after the tornado touched down, a home suffered significant damage, and as the tornado crossed Highway 40, it intensified and produced a damage path at least 3/4 of a mile wide. The tornado knocked down large transmission lines along Highway 40, and overturned irrigation pivots. As it continued to the northeast, the tornado destroyed one home directly in its path, and no walls remained standing. Taking a turn more to the north, damage continued as outbuildings were destroyed and large metal truss towers were knocked down. Tree trunks were snapped and an irrigation pivot was knocked over approximately 4 miles north of Amherst. The emergency manager later noted that a total of 4 homes were destroyed, 6 to 8 had substantial damage, and 30 others suffered minor damage. Forty irrigation pivots were also either damaged or destroyed. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 160 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.38 N Elm Creek, NE
EF2 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: While the tornado south of Elm Creek was in the process of dissipating, a second tornado formed approximately 1 mile west of Elm Creek. This multi-vortex tornado moved east into town, and caused widespread damage, before making a sharp turn to the north and dissipating approximately 4 miles north of Elm Creek. Much of the damage occurred to trees, however several homes received damage, including major roof damage to homes in both the north and south parts of Elm Creek. Outbuildings were also destroyed in the northwest part of town. One non-life threatening injury occurred to a man whose semi-truck was tipped on its side by the tornado. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 120 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 WNW Elm Creek, NE
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in northern Phelps County, approximately 6 miles south-southwest of Elm Creek, and moved north into southern Buffalo County, dissipating just south of Elm Creek. This tornado lifted and touched back down several times along its path, with the main damage coming from overturned irrigation pivots. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.95 SSW Elm Creek, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2009
6:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A third tornado touched down north of Gibbon, with no significant damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.87 SSW Luce, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2009
6:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another tornado briefly touched down north of Gibbon, causing minor tree and crop damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.41 NE Butler, NE
EF1 category
Jun 17, 2009
5:54 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Gibbon, causing damage to two farmsteads. At the first, a quonset was leveled, grain bins damaged, and minor damage to the home. At the second farmstead, damage was confined to windows and shingles, and minor damage to an outbuilding. Round hay bales were rolled approximately 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 NNE Butler, NE
EF0 category
Jun 15, 2009
7:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown was reported 3 miles south of Shelton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Shelton, NE
EF2 category
May 29, 2008
4:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was the most organized tornado that hit the city of Kearney this night and was the most persistent. It appeared to stay on the ground for the majority of its 22 mile path in Buffalo County. The tornado did exit Buffalo County and entered Hall County. The tornado started in the northwest part of the city of Kearney where it damaged an apartment complex. It took the roof off of part of the complex, blew out a wall and stacked a couple of cars in the parking lot. The tornado then moved east, damaging trees in Harmon Park and took a part of the roof off a building near the hospital. At the Buffalo County Fairgrounds, it caused a portion of the Expo Center building to collapse. Two people in this building were shook up but not injured. The tornado then continued east to the Kearney Airport where it destroyed a hanger and the cooperate jet housed inside. The tornado then continued on east and northeast through rural parts of Buffalo County. Several farmsteads were hit but damage was limited to shingles removed from roofs, outbuildings damaged and empty grain bins destroyed. There were multiple power poles and lines down by this storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.33 WNW Kearney, NE
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
4:20 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started west of Kearney and moved east. Eye witness reports indicate this was a multi-vortex tornado that skipped along US Highway 30 through Kearney and ended near Shelton. Near the start of this twister, scores of empty coal train cars were blown over. The tornado did affect a large part of the central area of Kearney. A report from the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department���s wind system showed 100 mph winds as it passed through the downtown area. There were hundreds of trees and literally thousands of tree limbs that crashed into homes, businesses, and vehicles. There was some minor siding and roof damage to structures caused by the winds. These winds also knocked down power lines and signs and displaced several empty grain bins. Tree damage was noted in the villages of Gibbon and Shelton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 W Alfalpha Siding, 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

Buffalo County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population50,323
Households19,662
Housing units21,181
Income
Median household income$74,570
$100k+ households43.2%
$150k+ households17.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,038
Attached single-family1,094
Small multifamily2,688
Large multifamily2,187
Mobile homes1,174
Housing mix
Single-family share66.3%
Attached-home share5.2%
Multifamily share23.0%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,812
Renter-occupied6,850
Vacant units1,519
Home value & age
Median home value$236,800
Owner homes $300k+30.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,810
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Buffalo County

68847 296
Kearney, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68869 129
Poole, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68845 105
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68840 100
Gibbon, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68836 92
Elm Creek, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68956 75
Kenesaw, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68876 72
Shelton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68866 57
Pleasanton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68858 46
Miller, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68812 43
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68870 42
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68844 29
Hazard, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68861 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 443 hail, 366 wind, and 81 tornado reports in Buffalo County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Buffalo County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Buffalo County is 6.00″. It was reported near Gibbon, NE on June 12, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County address?

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