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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cozad, NE from July 2, 1958 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
87
Wind Reports
63
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cozad, NE · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cozad, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
5:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cozad, NE
4.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: additional photos received from the Cozad area on social media showing measured 3 to 3.5 inch hailstones with others estimated as large as softballs. significant damage to homes and vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: numerous social media photos and reports of baseball size hail breaking windows in Cozad. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Cozad, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image on Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
4.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
6:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Emergency management reported widespread damage across Cozad from large hail. Local hospital has power but was damaged enough from broken windows... water leaking in that patients were taken to nearby hospitals. One injury was reported... person was caught outside in the storm... suffered bruises and cuts... and lost consciousness.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
2.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball to baseball size hail reported on Darr Road near Lauby Cattle. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Cozad, NE
2.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of green walnut. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2023
1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT OF 1.75 INCHES FROM COZAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
8:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN COZAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2022
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2021
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2019
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT 421 AND NEWELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cozad, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2017
3:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PICTURE VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2017
3:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cozad, 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 Cozad, NE

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cozad, NE
54 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cozad, NE
60 mph
Jun 25, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cozad, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage in and around the Cozad Country Club and 3 or 4 center pivots damaged just to the east of the course.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cozad, NE
60 mph
Apr 6, 2024
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
62 mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
58 mph
Aug 10, 2021
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
75 mph
Jul 11, 2021
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
65 mph
Jul 11, 2021
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
64 mph
Jul 11, 2021
2:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
70 mph
Jul 10, 2020
6:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cozad, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
6:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL OUTBUILDING COLLAPSED IN OR NEAR DARR. TIME APPROXIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Cozad, NE
75 mph
Jul 10, 2020
6:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cozad, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
6:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA FACEBOOK. DAMAGE TO A GRAIN BIN IN COZAD AND POWER OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cozad, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2020
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAMPER THAT WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY WAS OVERTURNED. TIME IS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cozad, 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 Cozad, NE

13 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED TO PIVOT... FLAG POLE... TREES... AND POWER POLES NEAR THE COZAD CEMETERY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON GROUND KICKING UP LOTS OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WAS ON THE PHONE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR HAIL... WHEN THEY GOT A REPORT OVER THE RADIO OF A TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO JUST NORTH OF COZAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Cozad, NE
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2008
11:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado spun up quickly and moved south of Cozad for about 5 miles. Near the start of the damage path, a farmstead lost several large tree limbs. When the tornado crossed Highway 21, it hit another farmstead. Here it damaged a few of the outbuildings, including removing the roof off of a shed. It also damaged a grain bin. Other tree damage was noted near the end of the tornado's path by the Platte River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.41 SSW (Czd)Cozad Muni Arpt, NE
F2 category
Oct 31, 2000
6:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Darr, NE
F0 category
Jul 6, 1998
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Cozad, NE
F1 category
Jul 17, 1987
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Sep 11, 1978
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Apr 2, 1964
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 14, 1960
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jul 2, 1958
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cozad, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 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

Cozad, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,944
Households1,750
Housing units1,937
Income
Median household income$50,161
$100k+ households26.9%
$150k+ households6.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,467
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily105
Large multifamily185
Mobile homes180
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share15.0%
Mobile-home share9.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,133
Renter-occupied617
Vacant units187
Home value & age
Median home value$118,600
Owner homes $300k+4.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1966
Older-home share76.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,515
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 87 hail, 63 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Cozad, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cozad?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cozad, NE is 4.00″. It was reported near Cozad, NE on June 30, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cozad — 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 Cozad address?

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