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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Elm Creek, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elm Creek, NE from May 25, 1959 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elm Creek, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elm Creek, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook Photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed by emergency manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Twitter report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2023
5:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL RELAYED BY THE EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
9:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2021
9:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED FACEBOOK REPORT OF HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE WITH SOME HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES... BUILDINGS AND CROPS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2019
3:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GROUND COVERED IN 1 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2019
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2017
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ACCUMULATED INTO PILES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Elm Creek, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 16, 2017
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STARTED AT 7:40 PM AND IS ONGOING. QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR IN SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elm Creek, 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 Elm Creek, NE

20 reports
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59 mph
Jun 30, 2025
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unofficial personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
70 mph
Jul 17, 2024
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Elm Creek, NE
59 mph
Jul 23, 2022
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elm Creek, NE
60 mph
Jul 23, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2022
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIVOT TURNED OVER... TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Elm Creek, NE
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2021
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA. ONE RESIDENCE HAD TRAILER AND ROOF DAMAGE. REPORT OF TRAILERS AND CAMPERS BLOWN OVER ON INTERSTATE 80 IN THE ELM CREEK FIRE DISTRICT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elm Creek, NE
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2021
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA TWITTER OF AN OVERTURNED SEMI NEAR THE ELM CREEK EXIT. RESPONDER REPORTED NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY DUE TO WIND AND BLOWING DUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Elm Creek, NE
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF MULTIPLE TREES DAMAGED FROM FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Elm Creek, NE
62 mph
Jun 14, 2014
9:51 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This wind gust was measured by a Nebraska Department of Roads mesonet site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 SSW Elm Creek, NE
60 mph
Jul 17, 2010
12:11 AM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W Elm Creek, NE
81 mph
Jul 22, 2009
1:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 80 mph caused damage near the town of Odessa. Reports included center pivots being tipped over, roof and garage damage to a home, widespread tree limbs down, and automobiles being blown off Interstate 80. Accompanying these winds was hail up to the size of quarters, which combined with the winds caused widespread minor to significant crop damage across the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.27 E Elm Creek, NE
62 mph
Jun 26, 2008
9:09 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Nebraska Department of Roads sensor at the Interstate 80 interchange.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 SSW Elm Creek, NE
60 mph
Jun 26, 2008
9:04 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W Elm Creek, NE
60 mph
May 22, 2008
9:11 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.62 E Elm Creek, NE
59 mph
May 11, 2005
6:30 PM CST
Wind report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Elm Creek, 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 Elm Creek, NE

7 reports
EF3 category
Jun 20, 2011
3:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After producing tornadoes in the Elm Creek area, this supercell thunderstorm continued on a northward path and produced what would be the strongest and one of two EF3 tornadoes of the day. This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles southwest of Amherst, curving to the north-northeast and missing the town by around 2 miles, before dissipating approximately 4 miles north of Amherst. Soon after the tornado touched down, a home suffered significant damage, and as the tornado crossed Highway 40, it intensified and produced a damage path at least 3/4 of a mile wide. The tornado knocked down large transmission lines along Highway 40, and overturned irrigation pivots. As it continued to the northeast, the tornado destroyed one home directly in its path, and no walls remained standing. Taking a turn more to the north, damage continued as outbuildings were destroyed and large metal truss towers were knocked down. Tree trunks were snapped and an irrigation pivot was knocked over approximately 4 miles north of Amherst. The emergency manager later noted that a total of 4 homes were destroyed, 6 to 8 had substantial damage, and 30 others suffered minor damage. Forty irrigation pivots were also either damaged or destroyed. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 160 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.38 N Elm Creek, NE
EF2 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: While the tornado south of Elm Creek was in the process of dissipating, a second tornado formed approximately 1 mile west of Elm Creek. This multi-vortex tornado moved east into town, and caused widespread damage, before making a sharp turn to the north and dissipating approximately 4 miles north of Elm Creek. Much of the damage occurred to trees, however several homes received damage, including major roof damage to homes in both the north and south parts of Elm Creek. Outbuildings were also destroyed in the northwest part of town. One non-life threatening injury occurred to a man whose semi-truck was tipped on its side by the tornado. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 120 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 WNW Elm Creek, NE
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in northern Phelps County, approximately 6 miles south-southwest of Elm Creek, and moved north into southern Buffalo County, dissipating just south of Elm Creek. This tornado lifted and touched back down several times along its path, with the main damage coming from overturned irrigation pivots. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.95 SSW Elm Creek, NE
F1 category
Oct 16, 1998
5:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Elm Creek, NE
F0 category
May 30, 1971
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 12, 1970
1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 25, 1959
9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Elm Creek, NE
Buffalo County · 14,038 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

Elm Creek, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,146
Households406
Housing units441
Income
Median household income$75,625
$100k+ households46.6%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached321
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily30
Large multifamily37
Mobile homes51
Housing mix
Single-family share72.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share15.2%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied274
Renter-occupied132
Vacant units35
Home value & age
Median home value$197,100
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share62.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars397
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 20 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Elm Creek, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elm Creek?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elm Creek, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near Elm Creek, NE on June 20, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elm Creek — 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 Elm Creek address?

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