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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Ashland, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Ashland, NE from May 2, 1959 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
27
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Ashland, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Ashland, NE

27 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 18, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of 2.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Ashland, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2015
4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 E Ashland, NE
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2015
10:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
8:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2014
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2011
9:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime-size hail was accompanied by winds estimated at around 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2010
9:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2008
7:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.71 W Ashland, NE
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2007
6:27 PM CST-6
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ashland, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2005
7:14 PM CST
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2005
7:30 PM CST
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashland, NE
0.75″ hail
May 31, 2005
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail around penny size fell for 10 minutes near Ashland.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Ashland, NE
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2005
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Ashland, NE
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Ashland, NE

25 reports
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62 mph
Aug 9, 2025
10:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Ashland, NE
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
7:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Storm chaser reports widespread tree damage with numerous branches down across Highway 66.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ashland, NE
67 mph
May 24, 2024
7:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ashland, NE
58 mph
May 13, 2022
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Ashland, NE
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2020
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, NE
84 mph
May 28, 2019
9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY PERSONAL WEATHER STATION. LARGE COTTONWOOD TREES DOWNED AND SOME ROOF DAMAGE IN THE SANDY PT. AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Ashland, NE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2017
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO COUNTRY CLUB
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, NE
60 mph
Sep 6, 2015
5:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported to be blown down near Highway 66 just southeast of the city of Memphis.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.09 NW Ashland, NE
60 mph
May 19, 2012
6:53 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were estimated to have reached around 60 mph in the Ashland area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
60 mph
May 3, 2012
12:15 AM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were estimated at around 60 mph by spotters near Ashland.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
69 mph
Jun 20, 2011
6:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at around 70 mph downed dozens of trees or large limbs in the Ashland area including some 2 feet in diameter. Around 40 headstones at the Ashland Cemetery were knocked over by fallen trees or limbs. Some building damage was noted in town as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
76 mph
Sep 13, 2010
4:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter with an anemometer measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 76 mph a little west of Ashland. The winds caused major damage to at least one roof in or near Ashland with numerous large tree limbs and a few trees downed from southwest of town into town. The fallen trees damaged several houses and vehicles in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Ashland, NE
63 mph
Jun 19, 2008
2:22 PM CST-6
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed power lines and large tree limbs near Ashland. The winds were accompanied by pea-size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE Ashland, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
11:20 PM CST
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed large tree branches in the Thomas Lakes area east of Ashland. One large tree branch fell through the windshield of a truck causing serious, but non-fatal, injuries to a man inside.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Ashland, NE
69 mph
Apr 20, 2001
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 mph by a ham radio operator.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ashland, NE
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Ashland, NE

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ashland, NE
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
May 19, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed in an open field... snapping and throwing several large branches in a field. It then progressed east northeast to the Sandy Pointe lake area where it threw a dock approximately 100 yards... removed shingles from one house... and removed much of a roof from another house... throwing it approximately 80 yards away into the lake. Video suggests that the tornado ended to the northeast... with no damage to any vegetation along the Platte River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Ashland, NE
UNK category
May 17, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tight circulation and TDS evident.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Ashland, NE
UNK category
Aug 4, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO REPORTED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Ashland, NE
F1 category
May 2, 1959
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Ashland, NE
Saunders County · 8,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Ashland, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,083
Households1,231
Housing units1,354
Income
Median household income$80,948
$100k+ households58.2%
$150k+ households22.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached983
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily225
Large multifamily69
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share72.6%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share21.7%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied829
Renter-occupied402
Vacant units123
Home value & age
Median home value$229,100
Owner homes $300k+29.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1974
Older-home share63.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,147
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 27 hail, 25 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Ashland, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Ashland?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Ashland, NE is 4.50″. It was reported near Ashland, NE on April 27, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Ashland — 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 Ashland address?

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