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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elyria, NE from August 5, 1960 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elyria, NE · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elyria, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via NeRAIN from observer located 9 NW Ord.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Fort Hartsuff Sta, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least the third round of hail in 45 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong ball size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size...most smaller. Report less than a mile south of Garfield County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Elyria, NE
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2023
7:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Elyria, NE
1.25″ hail
May 7, 2023
9:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK FROM 8N ORD OF HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF HALF DOLLARS. TIME EST. FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO PING PONG BALL SIZE WAS REPORTED... LARGEST HAIL OCCURRED AROUND 350AM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Elyria, NE
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2023
8:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE WAS REPORTED... GROUND WAS STILL PARTIALLY WHITE AFTER SUNRISE. TIME EST. FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Elyria, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2020
12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND HEAVY WIND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Burwell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2018
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. A FEW HAILSTONES UP TO QUARTER SIZE MOST SMALLER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Elyria, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2017
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Elyria, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2017
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILED FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES...MOST STONES WERE SMALLER. ALSO HAD SOME SMALL BRANCHES DOWN FROM ESTIMATED WINDS AT LEAST 45 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Fort Hartsuff Sta, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 2, 2017
10:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Elyria, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2017
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NERAIN OBSERVER REPORTED HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE (MOST SMALLER). TOTAL DURATION OF HAIL AROUND 15 MINUTES STARTING AT 9PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Elyria, 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 Elyria, NE

14 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NeRAIN observer located 9 NW Ord reported extensive crop and tree damage_ as well some building damage. Time from report comment and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Fort Hartsuff Stat, NE
54 mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Elyria, NE
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated 60 MPH wind gusts with a kayak blown across the yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Elyria, NE
83 mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 W Fort Hartsuff State Park. Emergency management reported a farmstead which suffered some outbuilding and roof damage just south of the Garfield and Valley County line near HWY 11. Noted damage was lying in a uniform direction. Time matched with nearby mesonet wind gust of 83 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
71 mph
Jun 22, 2025
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a farmstead which suffered some outbuilding and roof damage just south of the Garfield and Valley County line near HWY 11. Noted damage was lying in a uniform direction. Time matched with nearby mesonet wind gust of 83 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED FACEBOOK PHOTO OF TREE DAMAGE AT FORT HARTSUFF. TIME EST. FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Hartsuff State Par, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NERAIN COMMENT FROM STATION VALL003. EXTREMELY STRONG WINDS AROUND 130AM. SMALL BRANCHES DOWN AND SIGNIFICANT GREEN SNAP IN CORN FIELDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Elyria, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2019
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NERAIN COMMENT FROM STATION VALL018. RAIN CAME WITH VERY HIGH WIND. SOME TREE AND CROP DAMAGE. TIME OF LSR IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Elyria, NE
70 mph
Jun 21, 2013
9:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A machine shed located 11 miles west and 1 mile north of Ord was destroyed. A number of power poles were knocked down from this area and extended to approximately 4 miles west of Ord. Irrigation pivots were overturned approximately 4 miles west of Ord. The start time was an estimate from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.75 SW Elyria, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 1989
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
60 mph
Jun 21, 1986
8:55 PM CST
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
78 mph
May 27, 1974
9:40 PM CST
Wind report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 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 Elyria, NE

5 reports
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2014
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was witnessed by spotters in the area and maximum wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph. The tornado started in a grove of trees along the North Loup River. The tornado snapped a power pole and damaged a pivot as it traveled east southeast before lifting. A widespread area of sporadic wind damage extended south and east of the tornado, including across Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. The buildings at the fort sustained no damage, but some trees on the property were damaged. At least one badly damaged tree was planted during the fort's active tenure of 1874 to 1881.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.23 NNW Elyria, NE
F3 category
Jun 3, 1999
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Ord, NE
F2 category
Jul 6, 1987
11:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Aug 4, 1981
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Aug 5, 1960
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elyria, NE
Valley County · 1,816 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

Elyria, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population34
Households20
Housing units28
Income
Median household income$54,375
$100k+ households40%
$150k+ households5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached28
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units8
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1943
Older-home share96.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 14 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Elyria, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elyria?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elyria, NE is 2.00″. It was reported near Elyria, NE on May 26, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elyria — 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 Elyria address?

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