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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dorchester, NE from May 13, 1968 through May 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dorchester, NE · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dorchester, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report and photo of quarter sized hail stones. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Dorchester, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2023
5:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSW Dorchester, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 11, 2022
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Dorchester, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2022
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dorchester, NE
1.50″ hail
May 5, 2021
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Dorchester, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2020
10:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Dorchester, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 4, 2016
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THE GROUND WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Dorchester, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
1:22 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE Dorchester, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail broke windows in several homes in town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Dorchester, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size from in Dorchester to 2 miles south southeast of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dorchester, NE
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2014
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail was accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph near the Dorchester area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Dorchester, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2013
9:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.24 S Dorchester, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2013
4:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as ping pong ball-size fell north of Western and west of Wilber for about 5 minutes. The hail partially shredded crops in the area and some accumulation was noted on roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.67 S Dorchester, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
4:53 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Dorchester, NE
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2012
11:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to nickel-size was reported in Dorchester.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, NE

23 reports
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59 mph
Sep 14, 2025
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Dorchester, NE
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2025
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to power lines and pivots flipped south of Dorchester. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Dorchester, NE
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to several structures in Dorchester. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dorchester, NE
58 mph
Aug 9, 2025
9:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Dorchester, NE
81 mph
Jul 29, 2023
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Dorchester, NE
66 mph
Jul 29, 2023
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured gust from private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Dorchester, NE
60 mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Dorchester, NE
60 mph
Jun 17, 2017
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Dorchester, NE
63 mph
Jun 17, 2017
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Dorchester, NE
UNK mph
Oct 4, 2016
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIAL OF BRANCHES AND POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dorchester, NE
60 mph
May 7, 2014
7:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph downed large tree branches east of Dorchester. The winds were accompanied by nickel-size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.19 E Dorchester, NE
58 mph
Jun 27, 2013
6:00 AM CST-6
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph damaged pivots and downed trees east of Dorchester. Time was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Dorchester, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 2011
6:59 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs as large as 4 inches in diameter were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Dorchester, NE
58 mph
Jun 22, 2010
8:20 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A storm chaser measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph southeast of Friend.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.07 SW Dorchester, NE
58 mph
Jul 15, 2008
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph knocked over 2 trees that fell on vehicles in town along with downing numerous branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, NE

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 2, 2024
3:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0. A narrow area... less than 100 yards across with several damaged trees and large limbs was documented along Highway 15. Roads off of the highway near this location were impassable. This damage lines up perfectly with tight radar indicated rotation... and with a funnel observation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Dorchester, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EYEWITNESS REPORTS OF NUMEROUS IRRIGATION CENTER PIVOTS BLOWN OVER/MANGLED. APPROXIMATE STARTING POINT OF INTERMITTENT TORNADO THAT TRAVERSED PORTIONS OF SALINE... SEWARD AND LANCASTER COUNTIES. PATH LENGTH 23.8 MILES. MAXIMUM WIDTH 70 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Dorchester, NE
F1 category
Jun 18, 1975
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Dorchester, NE
Saline County · 4,872 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

Dorchester, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population622
Households249
Housing units261
Income
Median household income$59,583
$100k+ households42.2%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached246
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes5
Housing mix
Single-family share94.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share3.8%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied199
Renter-occupied50
Vacant units12
Home value & age
Median home value$140,100
Owner homes $300k+2.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1962
Older-home share83.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars249
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 23 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Dorchester, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dorchester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dorchester, NE is 1.75″. It was reported near N Dorchester, NE on June 3, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dorchester — 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 Dorchester address?

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