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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near North Platte, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near North Platte, NE from May 2, 1955 through August 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
437
Wind Reports
347
Tornado Reports
36
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  North Platte, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near North Platte, NE

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail at NWS office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E North Platte, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE North Platte, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report with photo via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Platte, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 23, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMS reports ping pong ball sized hail. Picture sent via NWSChat.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW North Platte, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E North Platte, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
10:16 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W North Platte, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SW Stapleton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2025
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SW Stapleton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
11:48 PM UTC
Hail report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of several 1 inch hail stones and report of minor street flooding 638 to 648pm CDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Platte, 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 North Platte, NE

30 reports
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69 mph
Aug 29, 2026
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLBF North Platte Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
58 mph
Aug 29, 2026
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLBF North Platte Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
64 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E North Platte, NE
75 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
80 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
62 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw North Platte, NE
71 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
73 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
91 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
80 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
58 mph
Jul 31, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ssw Stapleton, NE
65 mph
Jul 1, 2026
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Stapleton, NE
58 mph
Jun 25, 2026
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:41 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted and building damage at this location. Report via mPing. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 S North Platte, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Wind report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller reported 8 inch diameter branch on healthy tree downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 S North Platte, 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 North Platte, NE

30 reports
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Off duty NWS employee reported an ongoing landspout 5 miles west of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W North Platte, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter reports tornado 2 miles south of Lake Maloney.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S North Platte, NE
EF0 category
Aug 2, 2015
2:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1435CST a public report of a brief landspout tornado that touched down near Lake Maloney. A picture of the landspout was posted on social media in open range land and no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.24 S North Platte, NE
EF0 category
Aug 2, 2015
2:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1425CST Law enforcement reported a brief landspout tornado touched down near Lake Maloney. The landspout was on the ground for a couple minutes in open rangeland with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.13 SSW (Lbf)Bird Fld North, NE
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2015
11:25 AM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1125CST, a landspout tornado formed about 7 miles south southeast of North Platte in an open field and drifted slowly to the west. The tornado lifted at 1129CST with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.24 S (Lbf)Bird Fld North, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:47 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado briefly touched down just south of the Flying J Truckstop, southeast of North Platte. No damage occurred from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.98 SW (Lbf)Bird Fld North, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:32 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was on the ground for several minutes and approached State Farm Road on the southwest side of North Platte. No damage occurred from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.94 S North Platte, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down west of Lake Maloney in open rangeland with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.2 SSW North Platte, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of Lake Maloney and was on the ground for 10 minutes. It traveled a half mile before lifting across open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.16 SSW North Platte, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:27 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A rope tornado briefly touched down in open rangeland with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.66 NNE Dickens, NE
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
4:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed and briefly touched down in a field with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.48 S North Platte, NE
EF2 category
Mar 18, 2012
8:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down five miles west northwest of North Platte, just south of Platte Valley Road, where a two story barn was destroyed with several outbuildings damaged. The tornado tracked northeast where a field of boards from the barn were driven into the ground, along with other debris. As the tornado tracked northeast, two homes were damaged, a garage had structural damage, and an outbuilding was destroyed. Extensive tree damage occurred before the tornado dissipated five miles northwest of North Platte.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.92 WNW North Platte, NE
EF3 category
Mar 18, 2012
8:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down four and a half miles west of North Platte just south of west Front street and traveled north northeast. The tornado damage was extensive to include two homes destroyed and two additional homes with significant damage from trees blown over and windows blown out. Two residents were injured in their homes. As the tornado traveled north across the Union Pacific Bailey Yards, an estimated 15 tanker cars were blown over and debris was scattered northeast for one and a half miles. A center pivot irrigation system was overturned north of Highway 30 before the tornado lifted five and a half miles northwest of North Platte.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.81 W North Platte, NE
EF1 category
Mar 18, 2012
8:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 5 miles west southwest of North Platte just south of Interstate 80. The tornado moved north where a semi tractor and trailer was destroyed and driver injured. Extensive debris spread north and northwest as the tornado tracked northwest damaging a garage, overturning a center pivot irrigation system, destroying fence line and producing extensive tree damage along a one and a half mile long path before lifting just south of the South Platte river.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.86 WSW North Platte, NE
EF3 category
Mar 18, 2012
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for North Platte, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 10 miles southwest of North Platte and traveled north and destroyed a large metal transmission tower. Two homes were damaged, several outbuildings and garages were damaged or destroyed. Two center pivot irrigation systems were overturned with one wood transmission tower destroyed and extensive power line damage along the path in addition to tree damage. The tornado dissipated while moving north of Walker road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.48 SSW North Platte, 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

North Platte, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,030
Households10,119
Housing units11,407
Income
Median household income$57,805
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,486
Attached single-family438
Small multifamily1,385
Large multifamily1,217
Mobile homes871
Housing mix
Single-family share65.6%
Attached-home share3.8%
Multifamily share22.8%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,713
Renter-occupied4,406
Vacant units1,288
Home value & age
Median home value$159,500
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1965
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,619
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 437 hail, 347 wind, and 36 tornado reports in and near North Platte, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in North Platte?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near North Platte, NE is 4.50″. It was reported near North Platte, NE on June 13, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in North Platte — 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 North Platte address?

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