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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Merriman, NE from September 21, 1968 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69218 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
130
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Merriman, NE · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Merriman, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: lots of peas and sparse quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Merriman, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 24, 2026
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarters to hail dollar sized along with 50 - 60 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Merriman, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 5, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSE Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
2:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 7 S Merriman.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Merriman, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 23, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports hail ranging from pea to 1.25 inches in Merriman.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merriman, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Gordon, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Merriman, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SSW Eli, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hail ranging from pea to ping pong ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 SSE Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Merriman, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via SpotterNetwork.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merriman, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 24, 2023
11:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: motorist reported a cracked windshield also.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 S Merriman, 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 Merriman, NE

30 reports
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79 mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Eli, NE
60 mph
Aug 17, 2026
2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Eli, NE
64 mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Merriman, NE
60 mph
Jul 25, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 E Merriman, NE
60 mph
Jun 28, 2026
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 21 S Merriman, NE
63 mph
Jun 5, 2026
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 6 WSW Eli.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Eli, NE
63 mph
Jun 5, 2026
1:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Eli, NE
60 mph
Sep 23, 2025
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter estimated 60 mph thunderstorms wind gusts with pea sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Merriman, NE
60 mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: driving rain and high winds... estimated around 60 mph. small hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Merriman, NE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees downed...greater than 4 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 W Merriman, NE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2021
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED AT 60 TO 70 MPH TORE TWO DOORS OFF OF AN OUTBUILDING. TWELVE INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS WERE ALSO REPORTED DOWN AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 24 SSW Merriman, NE
60 mph
Jul 17, 2021
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA NWS CHAT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SW Merriman, NE
65 mph
Jun 11, 2021
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Merriman, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2020
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 ESE Gordon, NE
60 mph
Jul 21, 2020
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Eli, 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 Merriman, NE

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 6, 2022
7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: GORDON RUSHVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED A LANDSPOUT TORNADO BRIEFLY TOUCHING DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 W Merriman, NE
EF0 category
May 24, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1645MDT, landspout tornado briefly touched down in open rangeland and dissipated. No damage was reported. Two landspout tornadoes were reported simultaneously with position estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14.8 W Merriman, NE
EF0 category
May 24, 2015
4:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1645MDT, landspout tornado briefly touched down in open rangeland and dissipated. No damage was reported. Two landspout tornadoes were reported simultaneously.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 W Merriman, NE
EF0 category
May 15, 2015
7:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1934MDT, tornado touched down and moved northeast for two minutes. The tornado destroyed a calving shed before lifting and dissipating. The average width was 20 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.94 SSW Irwin, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1640MST, a tornado touched down 23 miles south southeast of Irwin, or 37 miles southwest of Cody, and tracked east about a half mile before dissipating. The tornado moved across open range with no damage reported. Peak wind estimated at 65 mph with tornado rated an EF-0. Maximum path width was 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 22.55 SSE Irwin, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1640MST, a tornado briefly touched down with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.23 NNE Irwin, NE
F0 category
Jun 10, 2006
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a brief touchdown of a weak tornado from a supercell thunderstorm. The tornado touched down over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Eli, NE
F1 category
Jun 10, 2006
2:35 PM MST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado that touched down over an open field approximately 1/4 mile to the southeast of a farmstead. As the tornado moved northeast, it destroyed a shed used for storing agricultural machinery, damaged a horse trailer, and snapped off several power poles. The tornado continued moving northeast across another open field before hitting another farmstead where it rolled a moble home, lifted a two-story 2 car garage and dropped it 20 feet north of its foundation totalling the pickup truck in the garage. The tornado also snapped off numerous trees in a shelter belt to the north of the farmstead and several power poles. Seconds before the tornado hit, the male occupant of the home took shelter in a concrete shed to the west of the home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 WSW Merriman, NE
F0 category
Aug 2, 2004
9:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 WNW Merriman, NE
F0 category
Jul 25, 2001
6:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 2 miles southeast of Merriman and moved southeast to 7 miles south of Eli before lifting. Trees were uprooted and windows were broken out of a house. Extensive damage was done to popcorn crops and alfalfa hay fields. Nine center pivot irrigation systems were destroyed. A stretch of power lines was snapped off along highway 20 and also along a road south of Eli as the tornado moved southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Merriman, NE
F0 category
Jul 7, 1996
3:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Merriman, NE
F0 category
Jun 13, 1988
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jul 10, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jul 27, 1972
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Merriman, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 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

Merriman, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population90
Households51
Housing units75
Income
Median household income$38,125
$100k+ households27.5%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached48
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share64%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share36%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied46
Renter-occupied5
Vacant units24
Home value & age
Median home value$36,400
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+8.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share77.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars48
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 130 hail, 58 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Merriman, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Merriman?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Merriman, NE is 4.25″. It was reported near Merriman, NE on June 17, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Merriman — 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 Merriman address?

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