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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near O'Neill, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near O'Neill, NE from July 12, 1955 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68763 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
116
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
17
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  O'Neill, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near O'Neill, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oneill, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Lynch, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2024
8:36 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lynch, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2022
6:54 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Oneill, NE
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
4:29 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N Oneill, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 5, 2021
12:45 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF AT LEAST GOLF BALL SIZE. CROP AND TREE DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Oneill, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Bristow, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
5:07 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY MEDIA... TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Spencer, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2019
8:41 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Oneill, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2018
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 N Oneill, NE
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 NNE Oneill, NE
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2018
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL MEASURED TO BE QUARTER IN SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Oneill, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 2, 2017
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oneill, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL 1 MILE ESE OF ONEILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE O'Neill, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 24 SW O'Neill, 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 O'Neill, NE

30 reports
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60 mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:19 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nne Oneill, NE
59 mph
Jul 2, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KONL O''Neill Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
61 mph
Jun 23, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KONL AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 4 to 6 inch diameter limbs down at this location. Winds estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Bristow, NE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to corn field. Relayed by KBRX Radio. Estimated time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Oneill, NE
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
9:43 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KBRX radio station in ONeill reports some tree limbs down and minor street flooding in ONeill.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oneill, NE
75 mph
Jul 12, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KONL AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
60 mph
Jun 24, 2023
7:50 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oneill, NE
76 mph
Jun 24, 2023
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KONL O''Neill Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
60 mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oneill, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTOS. MULITPLE TREES DOWNED AND UPROOTED ALONG 496 AVENUE BETWEEN 889 AND 890 ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Bristow, NE
85 mph
Jun 21, 2022
2:27 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CALL TO COUNTY DISPATCH CONFIRMS DAMAGING WIND EVENT WITH TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT IN PORTIONS OF ONEILL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2022
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA WITH PHOTOS. MULITPLE TREES DOWNED AND UPROOTED ALONG 496 AVENUE BETWEEN 889 AND 890 ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Bristow, NE
60 mph
Jun 20, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 N Oneill, NE
60 mph
Jun 24, 2021
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KONL AWOS
NWS Wind Report Location: Oneill, 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 O'Neill, NE

17 reports
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
5:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement confirmed a tornado on the eastern edge of O'Neill. In addition there was a lot of dust picked up over an open corn field by the rear flank downdraft that made it difficult to view. The tornado was briefly on the ground with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.7 NE O Neill, NE
EF2 category
Mar 23, 2009
2:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado uprooted large cottonwood trees at the end of a driveway as it touched down. The tornado then moved north and destroyed a metal windbreak and then demolished an old one-room schoolhouse and broke off a power pole. The tornado then broke off trees in a shelter belt before lifting. A grain trailer was also damaged and another one tipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.42 N (Onl)O Neill Arpt, NE
F0 category
Jul 16, 2001
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown which destroyed grain bins was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E O Neill, NE
F1 category
Apr 26, 2000
4:50 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down briefly and partially removed roof from house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ENE O Neill, NE
F0 category
Apr 26, 2000
4:40 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado remained over farmland with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 N O Neill, NE
F1 category
Oct 26, 1996
7:50 AM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N O Neill, NE
F1 category
Jun 24, 1994
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew over farm equipment, destroyed a grain bin, damaged irrigation systems, and ripped out trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N O Neill, NE
F2 category
May 15, 1992
5:21 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 16, 1990
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 16, 1990
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 10, 1985
7:23 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 26, 1980
1:25 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 19, 1975
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 23, 1972
5:08 PM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 21, 1968
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for O'Neill, NE
Holt County · 4,173 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

O'Neill, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,574
Households1,539
Housing units1,688
Income
Median household income$66,458
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,297
Attached single-family53
Small multifamily203
Large multifamily52
Mobile homes83
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share15.1%
Mobile-home share4.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,023
Renter-occupied516
Vacant units149
Home value & age
Median home value$130,900
Owner homes $300k+15.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share80.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,440
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 116 hail, 60 wind, and 17 tornado reports in and near O'Neill, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in O'Neill?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near O'Neill, NE is 4.00″. It was reported near O'Neill, NE on July 18, 1961.

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

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

I am selling a home in O'Neill — 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 O'Neill address?

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