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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Clay Center, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Clay Center, NE from May 18, 1959 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
77
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay Center, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Clay Center, NE

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Clay Center, NE
0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of pea to dime size hail in Clay Center from Emergency Manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay Center, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Started as pea size... then dime size before some quarter size hail fell. Some crop damage in general area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2023
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 60 MPH wind gusts also reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA NWS CHAT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS REPORTED FROM 930-935.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
2:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Clay Center, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
11:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 TO 2 1/4 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Clay Center, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PIC VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Clay Center, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Clay Center, NE
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN CLAY CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay Center, NE
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ON HIGHWAY 14.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Clay Center, 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 Clay Center, NE

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UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects source of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 W Clay Center. EM relayed photos of building damage at MARC... including garage door blown in and part of roof ripped off large metal outbuilding. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Clay Center, NE
60 mph
May 17, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea to dime sized hail... 50-60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 to 60 MPH winds and dime size hail... very heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Clay Center, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, NE
58 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branches down 6-8 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
70 mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 6 ESE Clay Center. Estimated 60-70 MPH winds with tree limb damage up to 8 inches in diameter. Dime sized hail around 530 PM. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 6 ESE Clay Center. Tree branches down 6-8 inches in diameter. Time from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
70 mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60-70 MPH winds with tree limb damage up to 8 inches in diameter. Dime sized hail around 530 PM. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
71 mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage and flooded streets in Clay Center. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, NE
72 mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6-8 inch in diameter tree branch snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported minor porch and tractor damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, 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 Clay Center, NE

6 reports
UNK category
May 5, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT TO REVERT MAGNITUDE OF TORNADO BACK TO UNKNOWN. INCLUDES CORRECTED TIME FROM FIRST TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SSE CLAY CENTER. LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 5, 2021
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT AND PICTURE VIA TWITTER OF A BRIEF TOUCH DOWN OF A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE AT SANDY CREEK SCHOOL. AWNING RIPPED OFF... HVAC ROOF UNIT GONE... WINDOWS BROKEN... AT LEAST NINE VEHICLES DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Clay Center, NE
EF1 category
May 29, 2013
3:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second tornado to touch down approximately 2 miles north-northeast of Clay Center this day, with this one traveling along a 4 mile path before lifting 6 miles north-northeast of Clay Center. This tornado had a maximum width of 75 yards and maximum wind speed estimated to be 100 MPH. One home suffered minor damage, as did an outbuilding, with metal panels being pulled from the roof and walls.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 NNE Clay Center, NE
EF0 category
May 29, 2013
1:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay Center, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in open land for a few minutes approximately 2 miles north-northeast of Clay Center. The maximum wind speed was estimated to be 75 MPH, but no damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.13 N Clay Center, 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

Clay Center, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population750
Households312
Housing units346
Income
Median household income$75,833
$100k+ households47.4%
$150k+ households19.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached306
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes10
Housing mix
Single-family share88.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.7%
Mobile-home share2.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied256
Renter-occupied56
Vacant units34
Home value & age
Median home value$148,300
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share82.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars294
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 77 hail, 77 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Clay Center, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clay Center?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Clay Center, NE is 2.50″. It was reported near Clay Center, NE on August 14, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay Center — 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 Clay Center address?

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