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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fairfield, NE from August 28, 1959 through June 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fairfield, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fairfield, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on social media of quarter sized hail in Fairfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Fairfield, NE
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reports golf ball size hail near Fairfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
1:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dimes to nickel with a few quarters mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2021
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT OF HAIL BY TRAINED SPOTTER IN FAIRFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 8, 2021
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Fairfield, NE
2.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF CRACKED WINDSHIED AND HAIL STONES VIA FACEBOOK. 6SE CLAY CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
2:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Fairfield, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Fairfield, NE
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2016
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PICTURE VIA TWITTER
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Fairfield, NE
1.50″ hail
May 9, 2016
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA SIZED HAIL MOSTLY WITH A FEW PING PONGS MIXED IN
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Fairfield, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF HALF DOLLARS ONGOING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR TO PEA SIZED HAIL WITH THE GROUND NEARLY COVERED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2016
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON HIGHWAY 74. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NE

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64 mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Fairfield, NE
62 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP021 Fairfield 2.1W (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Fairfield, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple reports of 50-60 MPH wind gusts and pea size hail from Fairfield area spotters.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2024
8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage reported by storm chaser 2E of Fairfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Fairfield, NE
63 mph
May 25, 2024
5:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via WL-FAIRFIELD3.38ESE station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
May 25, 2024
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported grain bin damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2022
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN FAIRFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, NE
64 mph
Jun 15, 2022
5:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fairfield, NE
58 mph
Jun 8, 2022
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fairfield, NE
65 mph
Jun 8, 2022
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Fairfield, NE
64 mph
May 12, 2022
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fairfield, NE
69 mph
May 12, 2022
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fairfield, NE
66 mph
May 12, 2022
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NE

7 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HWY 14 AND HWY 74 ROPE TORNADO ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Fairfield, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAND SPOUT SITED 2 MILES SW OF FAIRFIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Fairfield, NE
EF3 category
May 11, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was reported initially as a multi-vortex tornado for several miles before taking on a more traditional look south of Saronville, where it was described as a wedge tornado. Based upon reports and video, it appears the entire mesocyclone of the storm was near ground level southwest of Sutton. It was one of the strongest tornado of the day in south central Nebraska, rated an EF3 with the peak wind estimated to be 150 MPH. Rear flank downdraft winds resulted in damage on the south side of the tornado track and in addition to the damage to Sutton itself, areas east of Clay Center, southwest of Sutton through northwest of Grafton were affected. Power poles and trees were damaged or snapped, irrigation pivots were overturned, and a few homes and outbuildings suffered damage.||Damage from this tornado was first noted north of Fairfield, where large tree limbs were knocked down and power poles broken. The tornado shifted mainly east across Highway 14 south of Clay Center, with additional tree damage as well as irrigation pivots overturned. It then started to move to the northeast, crossing Highway 41 east of Clay Center and Highway 6 a few miles west of Sutton, but powerful rear flank downdraft winds of 100 mph hammered Sutton and areas south-southwest of town, causing widespread property damage. Moving in between Saronville and Sutton, the tornado then started a more east-northeast path, crossing Road 6 north of Sutton before dissipating approximately 5 miles northeast of town.||As the tornado approached and crossed Highway 6 it intensified to it strongest point. Damage peaked a few miles north of Sutton, where the EF-3 rating was assigned, resulting from the destruction of a home. Elsewhere along the path, a few other homes sustained less significant damage than the one north of Sutton, and a number of other outbuildings and grain bins were also damaged or destroyed. Many trees were damaged, destroyed or contained debris (mainly from destroyed grain bins), irrigation pivots were overturned and power poles broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.33 N Fairfield, NE
EF0 category
Apr 4, 2009
2:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started south of Fairfield, where a roof was blown off of a barn and power lines were downed. This tornado then moved to the northwest, coming to an end just west of Fairfield, destroying three outbuildings and causing damage to two homes along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 SSE Fairfield, NE
F1 category
May 22, 2004
6:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by volunteer firemen and storm chasers on Highway 74 just west of Fairfield. The chasers wind equipment recorded a wind gust just over 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Fairfield, NE
F0 category
Jun 1, 1991
12:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Aug 28, 1959
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairfield, NE
Clay County · 2,461 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

Fairfield, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population339
Households156
Housing units180
Income
Median household income$59,500
$100k+ households27.6%
$150k+ households5.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached164
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily14
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share91.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.8%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied117
Renter-occupied39
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$122,500
Owner homes $300k+4.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1958
Older-home share87.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars151
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 35 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Fairfield, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairfield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fairfield, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near Fairfield, NE on August 14, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairfield — 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 Fairfield address?

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