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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hardy, NE from June 29, 1960 through May 9, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
4
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hardy, NE · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hardy, NE

10 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 2016
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF HAIL TO THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Hardy, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
8:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hardy, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 23, 2015
8:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Hardy, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 31, 2014
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 E Hardy, NE
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2007
4:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Hardy, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2004
9:10 PM CST
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Hardy, NE
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2001
10:00 PM CST
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Hardy, NE
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2001
4:14 PM CST
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hardy, NE
2.50″ hail
May 8, 1970
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
3.00″ hail
Jun 29, 1960
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hardy, NE

4 reports
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UNK mph
May 9, 2021
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED PICTURES OF SHINGLES TORN FROM ROOF AND SMALL TREE/OUTBUILDING DAMAGE WEST OF BYRON. TIME AND EXACT LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Byron, NE
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2019
8:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF 6-8 INCH BRANCHES BROKEN IN HARDY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hardy, NE
75 mph
May 19, 2012
4:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 mph resulted in a swath of damage from Hardy to Ruskin. At least 4 irrigation pivots were overturned, at least 8 to 10 power poles were damaged or destroyed, and tree limbs as much as 6 to 8 inches in diameter were blown down along this path. In Hardy, a hybrid seed distribution business suffered damage to seed storage tanks.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hardy, NE
60 mph
Aug 20, 2007
4:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Hardy, 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 Hardy, NE

6 reports
EF2 category
May 6, 2015
3:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down west-northwest of Webber in Jewell County, KS, traveling northeast through the very northwest corner of Republic County, KS, before entering Nebraska near the town of Hardy in Nuckolls County. It continued traveling northeast into Thayer County, lifting northwest of Deshler. This tornado was rated an EF2, with an estimated peak wind speed of 122 MPH. EF2 damage was noted in both Jewell County, KS and Nuckolls County, NE.||Damage along this tornado path included numerous pivots overturned and snapped power poles. There was a large amount of tree damage noted. In addition, in Nuckolls County, grain bins and outbuildings were destroyed. One home sustained chimney and siding damage, while another home lost a large section of its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 SSE Hardy, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
1:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No damage was reported with this tornado, which touched down approximated 1 mile east of Hardy and lifted approximately 4 miles east of Hardy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.83 ESE Hardy, NE
F0 category
May 24, 2004
3:16 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado near Hardy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Hardy, NE
F3 category
Sep 18, 1986
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Apr 25, 1964
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 29, 1960
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hardy, NE
Nuckolls County · 1,995 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

Hardy, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population157
Households57
Housing units87
Income
Median household income$60,313
$100k+ households17.5%
$150k+ households7.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached85
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share97.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units30
Home value & age
Median home value$14,400
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share95.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars57
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 4 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Hardy, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hardy?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hardy, NE is 3.00″. It was reported near Hardy, NE on June 29, 1960.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hardy — 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 Hardy address?

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