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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Champion, NE from June 20, 1960 through June 29, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
73
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Champion, NE · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Champion, NE

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports hail a little less than golf ball sized... crop damage... time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports extended period of hail... quarter sized and smaller... stripped corn and crop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Champion, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6 SW Champion from MDT to CDT. Public reports hail a little less than golf ball sized... crop damage... time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 6 SSW Champion from MDT to CDT. Public reports extended period of hail... quarter sized and smaller... stripped corn and crop.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED REPORT FROM CO-OP OBSERVER OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2022
12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 4, 2022
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Champion, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Champion, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Champion, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2019
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Champion, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 11, 2019
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Champion, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 1, 2017
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Champion, 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 Champion, NE

15 reports
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60 mph
Jun 29, 2023
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Small hail also occured. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Champion, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED TIME BASED ON RADAR. 60 MPH WINDS SHREDDED LEAVES AND BLEW WALNUTS OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
60 mph
Aug 16, 2020
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DIME SIZE HAIL WITH ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Champion, NE
60 mph
Aug 11, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
60 mph
May 29, 2018
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZE HAIL AND 60 MPH WIND GUSTS REPORTED
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Champion, NE
60 mph
Oct 1, 2017
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Champion, NE
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2016
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES UPROOTED IN CHAMPION. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 70 MPH. DELAYED REPORT FROM BROADCAST MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
60 mph
Jul 7, 2012
9:26 PM MST-7
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corn crops were destroyed by a combination of 60 MPH winds and pea to half inch diameter hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.39 NNW Champion, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 2009
7:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds estimated at over 60 mph blew over a twelve foot high tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.22 NNW Champion, NE
60 mph
Jun 26, 2009
5:12 PM MST-7
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were broken, a center pivot irrigation system was overturned, and a house roof was damaged from the intense winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.55 NW Champion, NE
60 mph
Jul 7, 2003
7:45 PM MST
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm outflow winds broke off large tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
69 mph
Jul 2, 1999
6:50 PM CST
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind blew down several 12 inch diameter trees and several sheds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 WSW Champion, NE
UNK mph
Jul 12, 1994
10:15 AM CST
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole and lines were blown down. The sparks from the wires caused a small grass fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Champion, NE
UNK mph
Mar 20, 1987
5:05 PM CST
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
64 mph
Aug 2, 1983
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Champion, NE

4 reports
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
4:13 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell spawned a brief tornado touchdown which destroyed small outbuildings, tore the roof of a garage off and slammed it into the west side of the house, broke a skylight on the house, and damaged the roof of the house. Baseball size hail accompanying the tornado tore holes in the metal siding on the house. This same supercell produced 3 other brief tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.56 S Champion, NE
EF1 category
Jun 4, 2008
4:08 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell spawned a brief tornado touchdown that overturned a pivot irrigation system. This same supercell produced 3 other brief tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.23 SSW Champion, NE
EF1 category
Jun 4, 2008
3:49 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell tornado touched down and overturned 3 pivot irrigation systems, broke off trees and 3 power poles as it moved northeast for less than a mile. The supercell also produced 3 other tornadoes in Chase County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11.12 WSW Champion, NE
F0 category
Jun 12, 1983
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Champion, NE
Chase County · 1,606 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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Champion, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population13
Households6
Housing units31
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households100%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached25
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share80.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share19.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units25
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built--
Older-home share100%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 73 hail, 15 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Champion, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Champion?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Champion, NE is 4.25″. It was reported near Champion, NE on June 5, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Champion — 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 Champion address?

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