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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Max, NE from July 5, 1956 through August 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
62
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.20″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Max, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Max, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW Max, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: estimated quarter to golf ball size hail. Time is estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NW Stratton, NE
3.20″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social Media report of pictured 3.2 inch hail measured with Calipers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
3.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 12 NNW Max. Spotter Network report: Measured with Calipers 3 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NNW Max, NE
2.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Max, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW Wauneta, NE
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2025
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of golf ball sized hail just west of Max... NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Max, NE
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2024
5:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported 14 miles NNW of Stratton... NE. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Palisade, NE
2.50″ hail
May 22, 2024
5:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media (X) of around tennis ball size hail in northeast Dundy county.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2023
6:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of Baseball sized hail 15 miles north of Benkelman. Baseball sized hail is ongoing... and started about 11:57 PM MDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NNW Max, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 10 NW MAX. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. HAIL MEASURING 2.13 INCHES. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NW Max, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. HAIL MEASURING 2.13 INCHES. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Max, NE
2.50″ hail
May 26, 2021
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2021
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Stratton, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SUBMITTED VIA FACEBOOK WITH PHOTOS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NNW Max, 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 Max, NE

18 reports
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73 mph
Aug 4, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station ID: weatherlink_15bed993-39bf-48a7-901b-7471afc1793a measured 73 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Nw Max, NE
62 mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mesonet station ID:NEmesonet_Enders 10SW_124.
NWS Wind Report Location: 18 Nw Max, NE
60 mph
Jul 10, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ID: weatherlink_15bed993-39bf-48a7-901b-7471afc1793a.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 NW Max, NE
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FB message with pictures - roof off machine shed ripped off... electrical wires ripped out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NW Max, NE
62 mph
Jun 3, 2025
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather link site Parman reports 62 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NW Max, NE
UNK mph
May 19, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: sheet metal in ditch... power poles down....
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Max, NE
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2023
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. STRONG WINDS BLEW MAJORITY OF A ROOF OFF A BARN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
60 mph
Jul 22, 2022
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA PHONE OF ESTIMATED 50-60 MPH WINDS WITH BLOWING DUST WHICH SETTLED ONCE THE RAIN STARTED. HEAVY RAIN AND NO HAIL WAS REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 NNW Max, NE
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MATURE PINE TREE WAS BLOWN OVER. ESTIMATED TIME OF REPORT FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Max, NE
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2018
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OUTBUILDING BLOWN DOWN. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 70+ MPH. INTERSECTION OF ROADS 344 AND 703. SE OF BENKELMAN AND S OF MAX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Max, NE
59 mph
Apr 9, 2017
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Max, NE
62 mph
Jul 22, 2016
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Max, NE
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIVOT DESTROYED... TREE FELL ON HOUSE... WEST WALL OF HOUSE HAS SIDING TORN OFF... WINDOWS AND CROPS AROUND TOWN DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Max, NE
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AS WELL AS SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN OF MAX.
NWS Wind Report Location: Max, NE
64 mph
Aug 7, 2015
7:08 PM MST-7
Wind report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts of 60-70 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16.46 NNW Max, 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 Max, NE

10 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported tornado just east of Max and north of Highway 34.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Max, NE
UNK category
May 11, 2023
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF POSSIBLE TORNADO (RAIN WRAPPED) IN NORTHERN DUNDY COUNTY. SPOT ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 N Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
10:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NEW TORNADO ON GROUND WITH EAST CIRCULATION AT MM16 ON HWY 61.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO STILL ON THE GROUND... STARTING TO ROPE OUT. GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NW Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 2021
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER LOCATED TO THE EAST OF THE STORM IN NORTHWEST HITCHCOCK COUNTY REPORTED THEY CAN SEE THE TORNADO IN DUNDY COUNTY. IT WAS REPORTED AS A STOVE PIPE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NW Max, NE
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2011
5:01 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported this second tornado north of Benkelman about 15 minutes after the first tornado. This tornado was west of Highway 61 and also remained over open fields with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19.21 NNW Max, NE
EF0 category
Jun 19, 2011
4:44 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser reported the tornado remained mostly over open fields in rural Dundy county. Newspaper accounts stated that one center pivot system was overturned, and a barn roof was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.02 NW Max, NE
UNK category
May 26, 1978
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 30, 1971
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Max, NE
Dundy County · 868 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

Max, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population18
Households11
Housing units34
Income
Median household income--
$100k+ households36.4%
$150k+ households36.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached34
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-occupied11
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units23
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1992
Older-home share44.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 62 hail, 18 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Max, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Max?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Max, NE is 3.20″. It was reported near Max, NE on June 21, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Max — 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 Max address?

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