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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Craig, NE from May 6, 1964 through April 23, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Craig, NE · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 23, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Craig, NE

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Craig, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craig, NE
2.50″ hail
Sep 24, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craig, NE
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Craig, NE
1.50″ hail
May 1, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Craig, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2017
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Craig, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2017
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craig, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
4:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Craig, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail near baseball-size was accompanied by winds estimated at over 80 mph. The wind and hail caused extensive damage in the Craig area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Craig, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
2:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail at least up to golf ball-size caused extensive crop damage several miles south of Craig as it was accompanied by winds at least 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Craig, NE
0.88″ hail
Mar 24, 2007
2:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.64 SW Craig, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2001
8:13 PM CST
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Craig, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 1969
11:10 AM CST
Hail report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Craig, NE

19 reports
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87 mph
Jul 24, 2022
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
80 mph
May 12, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
70 mph
Jul 10, 2021
4:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF 70 MPH WIND GUSTS AND 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2020
1:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Uehling, NE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2020
1:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC WEATHER STATION (KNECRAIG6) MEASURED PEAK WIND GUST OF 62 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Craig, NE
60 mph
May 1, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Craig, NE
65 mph
Apr 16, 2017
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
70 mph
Jul 31, 2015
5:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some tree limbs were reported downed in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Craig, NE
90 mph
Jun 3, 2014
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was significant damage in the city of Craig. Outbuildings were completely destroyed, large trees were uprooted, and the wind and hail created holes in the siding of homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Craig, NE
64 mph
May 19, 2013
7:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Home weather equipment measured a thunderstorm gust of 64 mph from a line of storms that bowed out through the Craig area before weakening.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 S Craig, NE
75 mph
Jul 5, 2003
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts, which were measured at 75 mph by the Tekamah Asos about 7 miles east of Craig, flattened several grain bins and downed trees near Craig.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
60 mph
Jul 30, 1999
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
60 mph
Jun 24, 1998
9:32 PM CST
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
71 mph
May 21, 1998
6:15 PM CST
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Craig, NE
70 mph
Jul 9, 1987
11:25 PM CST
Wind report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 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 Craig, NE

3 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2023
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM CHASERS REPORT A LONG ROPE TORNADO NEAR THIS LOCATION... EXTENDING OUT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STORM. THIS IS SUPPORTED BY RADAR DATA AT THAT TIME. LENGTH WAS ESTIMATED AT 0.42 MILES WITH AN ESTIMATED WIDTH OF 50 YARDS. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Craig, NE
EF1 category
Mar 22, 2011
3:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey team assessed that a tornado touched down around 5 miles south-southwest of Craig and lifted about 4 miles south-southwest of town causing damage up to weak EF1 intensity. An outbuilding and large storage bins were damaged, blown over or completely destroyed. A storage shed garage door was also blown out. Damage to the bins alone was estimated at close to $1 million. Telephone poles were bent, two center pivots were flipped and a tree was topped along the path which was estimated at close to 2.5 miles long and around 75 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Craig, NE
F1 category
May 6, 1964
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Craig, NE
Burt County · 2,796 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

Craig, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population139
Households68
Housing units79
Income
Median household income$48,750
$100k+ households29.4%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached72
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes7
Housing mix
Single-family share91.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied63
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units11
Home value & age
Median home value$76,400
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share88.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars66
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Craig, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 23, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Craig?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Craig, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near N Craig, NE on June 3, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Craig — 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 Craig address?

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