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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Central City, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Central City, NE from June 15, 1957 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Central City, NE · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Central City, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Central City, NE
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Central City, NE
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports golf ball sized hail in Central City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Central City, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Central City, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Central City, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2015
7:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2015
7:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail occurred 2 miles southwest of Central City on Highway 30.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.53 SW Central City, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
6:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ground was almost completely covered by nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2014
6:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
7:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Central City, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 30, 2013
4:55 AM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report of quarter size hail was received via an NERAIN (Nebraska Rainfall Assessment and Information Network) observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Central City, NE
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 2013
4:54 AM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was ongoing at the time of the report.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Central City, NE
0.88″ hail
Oct 30, 2013
4:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report of nickel size hail was received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Central City, 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 Central City, NE

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70 mph
Aug 19, 2026
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Both a trained spotter and a storm chaser reported 60-70 MPH winds and pea sized hail in Central City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, NE
74 mph
May 17, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Central City, NE
66 mph
May 17, 2026
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Central City, NE
65 mph
Jun 27, 2024
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet records a gust of 65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Central City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received Facebook photos of a few large tree branches downed in town. Time estimated from radar and corresponds to nearby mesonet report of 65 MPH wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, NE
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Reports of tree limbs fallen on homes causing damage... as well as power pole damage. Damage occurred at a few different residences in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Central City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2023
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from June 2. Damage to a cattle confinement structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Central City, NE
58 mph
Dec 15, 2021
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Central City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2021
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, NE
58 mph
Jun 28, 2020
7:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF PEAK GUST FROM EARLY AM STORMS AT NEBRASKA MESONET SITE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND NEARBY OBS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Central City, NE
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Central City, NE
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Central City, NE
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2020
4:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Central City, NE
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2018
7:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS/BRANCHES DOWN IN THE CITY. PICTURES FROM FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, NE
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS OBSERVED... LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central City, 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 Central City, NE

4 reports
F2 category
Oct 9, 2001
4:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado crossed from Merrick County into Nance County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Central City, NE
F0 category
May 9, 2001
7:39 PM CST
Tornado report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Central City, NE
F1 category
Apr 25, 1994
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the Platte River three miles south of Central City and then moved north to the east edge of town where it lifted back into the clouds. Outbuildings were damaged and tree tops were twisted off at three separate farms. The tornado blew the roof off of an auto body shop on the east edge of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Central City, NE
F1 category
May 4, 1959
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Central City, NE
Merrick County · 3,147 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

Central City, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,039
Households1,218
Housing units1,268
Income
Median household income$62,012
$100k+ households38.7%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached951
Attached single-family109
Small multifamily119
Large multifamily52
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share75%
Attached-home share8.6%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied821
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units50
Home value & age
Median home value$158,300
Owner homes $300k+5.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share71.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,169
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 42 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Central City, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Central City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Central City, NE is 4.00″. It was reported near Central City, NE on July 18, 1961.

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

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

I am selling a home in Central City — 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 Central City address?

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