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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Benkelman, NE from July 7, 1957 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69021 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
126
Wind Reports
79
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benkelman, NE · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Benkelman, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
5:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Benkelman, NE
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2025
11:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Benkelman, NE
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2025
11:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Benkelman, NE
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2025
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail up to 2 inches with photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benkelman, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report and photo via social media. Estimated ping pong ball size hail from photo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
7:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
7:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail 7 miles north of Benkelman.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Benkelman, NE
3.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball+ (3.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2022
6:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2022
6:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Benkelman, NE
1.25″ hail
May 26, 2021
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Benkelman, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2020
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benkelman, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF 2.5 INCH HAIL SUBMITTED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Benkelman, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ASSISTANT EM MEASURED 2.5 INCH HAIL WITH NICKEL TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL STILL FALLING FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Benkelman, 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 Benkelman, NE

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 3, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station on the west side of Benkelman.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
60 mph
Jul 19, 2025
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed entry. Site Black_Tub_Ranch measured 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Benkelman, NE
63 mph
Jun 17, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Recorded at mesonet station near Benkelman. ID: Home_(AWN648deaadf07e12c3e9f48bd1).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Benkelman, NE
58 mph
Jun 3, 2025
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWN site Ellis reports 58 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree uprooted and fallen on a house in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
66 mph
May 22, 2024
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weatherunderground site KNEBENKE10. Wind direction from the north-northeast.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NNW Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter shared picture on social media of healthy tree limb around 6 inches in diameter down on truck.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
12:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report EM reported extensive wind damage. About 45 power poles were snapped... pivots are overturned... and grain bins were damaged. Most of the poles were downed around highway 61.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Benkelman, NE
60 mph
Jul 28, 2022
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT. 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF SEVERAL LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN RANGING FROM 2 TO 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER. ALSO REPORTED AT LEAST 5 WINDOWS BROKE OUT OF VEHICLES DUE TO BLOWING GRAVEL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2021
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SITE KNEBENKE7 REPORTED 62 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN IN BENKELMAN. REPORT RECEIVED AT 2Z. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALLER REPORTED A COUPLE 8 TO 10 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
63 mph
Jun 21, 2021
12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SITE KNEBENKE3 REPORTED MULTIPLE 63 MPH GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benkelman, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Benkelman, 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 Benkelman, NE

12 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-2 TORNADO OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER THE BRIEF EF-0 NORTH OF BENKELMAN. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF MANY BROKEN POWER POLES... A LARGE GROVE OF ELM TREES THAT WERE DEMOLISHED... ADDITIONAL TREES THAT WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED... DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE INCLUDING LOSS OF SHINGLES... LOSS OF METAL ROOFING PANELS TO A FARM OUTBUILDING... A TRACTOR WAS MOVED 100 YARDS... AND DAMAGE TO ANTIQUE VEHICLES DUE TO FALLING TREE DEBRIS. THE TORNADO MOVED ALONG HIGHWAY 61 FOR MOST OF ITS LIFE... SNAPPING MORE POWER POLES AND TWISTING SIGNS. THE TORNADO SEEMED TO STRAY SLIGHTLY WEST OF THE HIGHWAY AND CONTINUED ACCORDING TO SPOTTER AND CHASER REPORTS. THE TORNADO EVENTUALLY ENDED OVER OPEN FIELDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Benkelman, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 N BENKELMAN. REPORT OF STOVEPIPE TORNADO ON THE GROUND ON HWY 61... TELEPHONE POLES AND TREES DOWN REMAINING OVER OPEN COUNTRY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Benkelman, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Benkelman, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED 5 MILES NORTH OF BENKELMAN. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF SOME METAL ROOFING PANELS... A SHED WAS THROWN 200 YARDS... AND FENCING WAS DAMAGED. THE TORNADO CROSS HIGHWAY 61 AND ENDED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Benkelman, NE
EF1 category
Apr 8, 2013
8:06 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report was first relayed to NWS from local newspaper, and later followed up with a storm survey. Extensive damage to one farm and feed yard. Several large outbuildings were destroyed, utility poles/fences were broken, a trailer was overturned and rolled. Farm implements were moved. At least two cows were put down due to injuries from the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.95 ENE Benkelman, NE
EF1 category
Mar 28, 2007
7:17 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved into county from northern Cheyenne county, Kansas 3 miles SE of Benkelman, and dissipated 8 miles NNE of Benkelman. Total path length of the tornado was 15 miles, with 12 of those miles being in Dundy county. Three homes were affected by the tornado east of Benkelman, with one home north of Hwy 34 losing its roof and suffering significant property damage, including loss of a barn and other outbuildings. Other homes south of Hwy 34, just north of the golf course experienced damage, including loss of a garage and carport at one location, and garage and grain bins destroyed at another. The golf course experienced significant tree damage as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Benkelman, NE
F0 category
May 11, 2005
4:34 PM MST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown over open field. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Benkelman, NE
F0 category
Aug 26, 2002
1:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown. No known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Benkelman, NE
F1 category
Aug 21, 1997
6:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado moving south southeast blew out windows and tore down tree branches. One inch hail was observed 2 miles east of tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NNE Benkelman, NE
F0 category
May 22, 1996
5:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Benkelman, NE
F1 category
Sep 2, 1985
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 30, 1971
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Benkelman, NE
Dundy County · 868 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

Benkelman, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population946
Households424
Housing units509
Income
Median household income$42,500
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households7.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached402
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily72
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share16.7%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied318
Renter-occupied106
Vacant units85
Home value & age
Median home value$84,800
Owner homes $300k+2.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1950
Older-home share91.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars416
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 126 hail, 79 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Benkelman, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Benkelman?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Benkelman, NE is 4.25″. It was reported near N Benkelman, NE on May 27, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Benkelman — 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 Benkelman address?

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