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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bushnell, NE from July 15, 1959 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69128 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
83
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bushnell, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bushnell, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Bushnell, NE
2.50″ hail
May 31, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of around 2.5 inches of precipitation throughout the duration of the storm event near Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.3 Se Bushnell, NE
2.75″ hail
May 30, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6.3 SE Bushnell. Delayed report of baseball sized hail approximately 6.3 miles southeast of Bushnell. Time was estimated from radar reflectivity. Multiple windows were destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.3 Se Bushnell, NE
2.75″ hail
May 30, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of baseball sized hail approximately 6.3 miles southeast of Bushnell. Time was estimated from radar reflectivity. Multiple windows were destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.3 Se Bushnell, NE
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Kimball County EM reported golf ball sized hail within accumulating hail... leading to localized flash flooding in rural areas of Kimball County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 E Bushnell. EM reported quarter-sized hail 3 mi east of Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SSE Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 14 SSE Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SSE Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
6:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Bushnell, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports ping pong ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAILSTONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Bushnell, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 19, 2024
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar estimated time of trained storm spotter report of golf ball sized hail occurring.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 S Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager measured one inch hailstones with calipers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Bushnell, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook post showing tennnis ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bushnell, 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 Bushnell, NE

17 reports
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58 mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Echo (Pine Bluffs).
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ssw Bushnell, NE
58 mph
Aug 19, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1EW 6 SE Pine Bluffs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Bushnell, NE
UNK mph
May 28, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTIONS OF METAL ROOF TORN OFF FROM BUILDING. REPORTED BY LARAMIE COUNTY FD #3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 Se Bushnell, NE
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2016
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEAVY DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE AND SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Bushnell, NE
60 mph
Jun 13, 2016
1:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bushnell, NE
58 mph
May 6, 2014
8:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds were estimated at 55 to 60 mph south of Bushnell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Bushnell, NE
75 mph
Aug 30, 2013
2:22 PM MST-7
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts of 75 mph were reported west of Bushnell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Bushnell, NE
60 mph
Jun 21, 2007
4:10 PM MST-7
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Bushnell, NE
58 mph
Sep 1, 1999
4:19 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SW Bushnell, NE
64 mph
Jul 11, 1998
2:50 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Kimball, NE
64 mph
Jul 11, 1998
2:49 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bushnell, NE
60 mph
Jul 21, 1997
4:30 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 S Bushnell, NE
UNK mph
Jun 1, 1997
5:25 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gustnado 1SW of Bushnell I-80 interchange
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bushnell, NE
60 mph
Aug 2, 1996
10:50 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Bushnell, NE
60 mph
Jul 26, 1996
4:21 PM MST
Wind report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bushnell, 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 Bushnell, NE

24 reports
UNK category
Aug 14, 2026
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy EM reported damage in a corn field_ about 100 yards long and 50 feet wide_ with objects scattered in random directions. Time estimated based off of radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 Sse Bushnell, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 9 SSE Bushnell. Video confirmation of ground circulation being tilted and stretched into thunderstorm updraft. Tiny condensation funnel attached to cloud base above the ground circulation. No damage has been reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 10 SSE Bushnell. Kimball County EM reported an ongoing tornado. Was also indicated via radar imagery. No damage has been reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down in a field... verified by photos and timing estimated with radar. Damage to a center pivot irrigation system.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSW Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Employee Reported Large Tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Facebook report of the approximate latitude and longitude of the tornado touchdown this evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
May 28, 2023
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 15, 2017
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 15, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 15, 2017
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 12, 2017
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: INTERMITTENT TOUCHDOWNS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Bushnell, NE
EF0 category
Jun 6, 2014
12:55 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down about seven miles south of Bushnell. It was on the ground for five minutes before it lifted. No damage as reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.91 S Bushnell, NE
EF0 category
Aug 10, 2011
3:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down a few miles southeast of Bushnell between County Roads 20 and 30. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Bushnell, NE
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2010
5:25 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado reported roughly 7 miles southeast of Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Bushnell, NE
EF0 category
Jul 4, 2010
4:09 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bushnell, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported tornado on ground for about 30 seconds before lifting back up into wall cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Bushnell, 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

Bushnell, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population177
Households64
Housing units103
Income
Median household income$37,917
$100k+ households21.9%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached80
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share77.7%
Attached-home share6.8%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share15.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied44
Renter-occupied20
Vacant units39
Home value & age
Median home value$57,500
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1941
Older-home share89.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars59
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 83 hail, 17 wind, and 24 tornado reports in and near Bushnell, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bushnell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bushnell, NE is 3.50″. It was reported near Bushnell, NE on June 27, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bushnell — 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 Bushnell address?

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