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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elgin, NE from July 11, 1956 through June 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68636 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elgin, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elgin, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2024
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Elgin, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 14, 2015
7:54 AM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The report indicated that the hail lasted for 10 min in duration.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.38 WNW Elgin, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2015
1:30 AM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2014
4:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
8:29 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
2.50″ hail
May 27, 2012
4:12 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to baseball-size smashed car and house windows and caused siding and roof damage as well. Winds with the thunderstorm also downed a tree east of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2012
4:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball-size fell in and near the Elgin area. The wind driven hail broke windows and damaged siding in the area, and also caused vehicle and tree damage. Crops in the region were also heavily damaged. This storm also produced a tornado south of the region.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Elgin, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter-size was accompanied by winds at least 50 mph in the Elgin area. The wind and hail caused crop damage in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2011
6:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Elgin, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 24, 2009
8:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some hailstones reached around nickel-size.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elgin, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
2:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.62 E Elgin, NE
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2007
8:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.14 SW Elgin, NE
0.88″ hail
Jul 8, 2007
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WSW Elgin, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
6:45 PM CST
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Elgin, NE
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2006
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Tilden, 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 Elgin, NE

24 reports
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59 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Elgin, NE
67 mph
Jun 10, 2026
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Elgin, NE
58 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Elgin, NE
77 mph
Jun 28, 2018
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS OF 77 MPH MEASURED AT DAVIS WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Elgin, NE
75 mph
Aug 1, 2013
3:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were shredded and pivots overturned west of Elgin. The damage path ran from north to south.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Elgin Edwards Arpt, NE
63 mph
Jun 26, 2011
5:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed several large trees in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.77 SE Elgin, NE
70 mph
Jun 20, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement estimated thunderstorm wind gusts hit 70 mph near Oakdale. The strong winds extended from northwest of Elgin into the Oakdale area and flipped numerous center pivots in Antelope county, with at least 40 to 45 systems destroyed and 12 to 14 grain bins severely damaged as well. Tree damage was also noted in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.85 NW Elgin, NE
63 mph
Jun 22, 2010
9:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph downed a few trees in the Elgin area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elgin, NE
58 mph
Jun 26, 2008
10:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 60 mph downed a few 5 to 6 inch diameter tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.15 S Elgin Edwards Arpt, NE
58 mph
Aug 5, 2006
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated by the public at 60 mph in the Elgin area. The winds split at least one large tree in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Elgin, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
8:50 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph overturned several center pivot irrigation systems northwest of Elgin and caused tree damage in Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Elgin, NE
81 mph
Jun 24, 2000
12:00 AM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An apparent thunderstorm microburst destroyed a large frame building and did some tree damage west of Elgin.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Elgin, NE
62 mph
May 29, 2000
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts of 62 mph were reported lasting around 2 minutes by law enforcement personel.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elgin, NE
64 mph
May 20, 1998
12:14 AM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Framing of new building destroyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elgin, NE
69 mph
May 20, 1998
12:12 AM CST
Wind report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi truck blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Elgin, 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 Elgin, NE

10 reports
F0 category
Jul 16, 2001
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown in open country, reported by a law enforcement official.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Elgin, NE
F0 category
Jun 3, 1999
11:18 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown reported by Elgin police just west of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Elgin, NE
F0 category
Apr 25, 1994
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A van was picked up and rolled several times into a ditch.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Elgin, NE
F0 category
Jun 17, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 26, 1980
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 22, 1977
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 19, 1975
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F4 category
May 8, 1965
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Apr 26, 1964
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
May 21, 1962
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Elgin, NE
Antelope County · 2,835 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

Elgin, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population620
Households337
Housing units380
Income
Median household income$53,661
$100k+ households32.3%
$150k+ households15.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached351
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily13
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share92.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share4.5%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied277
Renter-occupied60
Vacant units43
Home value & age
Median home value$98,000
Owner homes $300k+7.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share86.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars329
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 24 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Elgin, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elgin?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elgin, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near Elgin, NE on June 17, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elgin — 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 Elgin address?

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