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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Crofton, NE from May 30, 1959 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Crofton, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Crofton, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 21, 2024
2:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to Golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crofton, NE
2.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2016
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Crofton, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
10:24 AM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.62 NNW Crofton, NE
4.25″ hail
Sep 22, 2010
9:26 AM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to a little over 4 inches in diameter fell in the Crofton area. The hail lasted at least 15 minutes but was mostly smaller than golf ball-size.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.3 N Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2010
9:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.03 W Crofton, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2010
7:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail occurred with thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2009
6:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Crofton, NE
0.75″ hail
Sep 28, 2008
8:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Crofton, NE
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2008
6:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.94 NNW Crofton, NE
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2008
1:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The storm also produced 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2008
3:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The ground was covered with hail, some up to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.73 NW Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2007
6:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.56 NW Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2007
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.95 SSW Crofton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2007
12:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported in the Crofton area by the cooperative observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 W Crofton, 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 Crofton, NE

20 reports
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60 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported strong wind gusts of 60 mph with trees bending. Also lost power.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Crofton, NE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limbs downed 3 miles west of Crofton. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Crofton, NE
62 mph
Jul 1, 2026
6:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jun 28, 2026
9:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public weather station reported gust to 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Crofton, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Crofton, NE
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON THE GOLF COURSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jul 26, 2014
10:24 AM CST-6
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The gust was measured near Weigland Marina at Lewis and Clark State Recreational Area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Crofton, NE
69 mph
Jun 20, 2011
7:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 70 mph downed a large tree onto Highway 12 near Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 W Crofton, NE
60 mph
Jun 3, 2010
7:42 PM CST-6
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm spotter estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph winds occurred with dime-size hail west of Crofton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 W Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jun 24, 2006
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph downed large tree branches and overturned a camper at a local campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jun 16, 2006
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down many large branches and several trees in the Crofton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, NE
58 mph
Jun 15, 2006
4:15 AM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph blew half the roof off of a machine shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jul 24, 2002
11:00 PM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts did extensive damage to some rental storage units north of town on highway 121.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Crofton, NE
63 mph
Jul 7, 2001
6:51 AM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Ham radio operator estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph which snapped several large trees in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crofton, NE
60 mph
Jul 27, 1997
8:45 AM CST
Wind report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Crofton, 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 Crofton, NE

5 reports
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado apparently touched down just as one tornado to the southwest was lifting and another stronger one, also to the southwest, was just forming along with this one. The 3 tornadoes were caught on video by the public. This tornado did some tree damage and flipped one camper before lifting over Lewis and Clark Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Crofton, NE
EF2 category
May 5, 2007
4:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A grain bin was damaged as this tornado initially touched down along with two or three large power line support structures northwest of Crofton. The tornado tracked toward Lewis and Clark Lake taking the roof off of a house and destroying a garage. The tornado also caused other roof damage as it continued tracking toward Lewis and Clark Lake. When it reached the lake it caused significant damage to a recreation area and marina. The tornado also caused 3 minor injuries when it apparently lifted a large SUV off the ground and carried it a hundred feet or so before setting it down with the windows blown in. Numerous campers and boats were flipped or missing at the recreation area, along with vehicle damage. About $1 million in damage was estimated to have occurred at the recreation area. Many trees were also toppled. This tornado and others in Knox county downed 30 to 40 power poles. A Storage building in the area was also severely damaged. This tornado started as one tornado to the southwest was lifting and a weaker one to the northeast was forming. There were several reports by the public of multiple tornadoes in the area, either from the three tornadoes mentioned here, or from multiple vortexes within this tornado. The tornado crossed Lewis and Clark Lake and did f1 damage in South Dakota.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 NW Crofton, NE
F1 category
Oct 16, 1980
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 22, 1977
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 30, 1959
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Crofton, NE
Knox County · 3,905 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

Crofton, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population920
Households320
Housing units359
Income
Median household income$80,000
$100k+ households53.4%
$150k+ households15%
Housing stock
Single-family detached322
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily19
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share89.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share5.9%
Mobile-home share4.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied293
Renter-occupied27
Vacant units39
Home value & age
Median home value$119,000
Owner homes $300k+9.2%
Owner homes $500k+0.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share88.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars309
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 20 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Crofton, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Crofton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Crofton, NE is 4.25″. It was reported near W Crofton, NE on September 22, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Crofton — 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 Crofton address?

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