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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Petersburg, NE from August 2, 1970 through May 12, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68652 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Petersburg, NE · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last May 12, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Petersburg, NE

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Petersburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL TO AT LEAST GOLF BALL SIZE SHATTERED A POLICE VEHICLE WINDSHIELD AND ONE SIDE WINDOW.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SIGNIFICANT TREE AND CROP DAMAGE FROM GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL JUST BEGAN. QUARTER SIZE HAIL SO FAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2019
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT LORETO... NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2018
12:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL AND LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2018
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2018
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL AND STRONG WINDS REPORTED. NO WIND SPEED ESTIMATE GIVEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petersburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2014
4:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Petersburg, NE
3.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2012
11:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An elevated super-cell thunderstorm dropped hail up to around baseball-size from a few miles west of Petersburg to about 13 miles northeast of town. The hail was accompanied by wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph which caused extensive window, siding and vehicle damage. Trees were also damaged in the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 W Petersburg, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 6, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was accompanied by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Petersburg, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 17, 2010
11:06 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail was reported by law enforcement in the Petersburg area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Petersburg, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 8, 2010
6:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Petersburg, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2008
9:17 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 SW Petersburg, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2007
1:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, NE

14 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. MEDIUM TO LARGE BRANCHES DOWN THROUGHOUT TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, NE
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
12:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TWO FOOT DIAMETER ASH TREE BLOWN DOWN. A LOT OF TREE LIMBS DOWN. FROM FIRE DEPT AND EMERGENCY MANAGER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, NE
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2018
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF SEVERAL BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF OF TREES AND DAMAGE TO CORN CROPS. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Petersburg, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2016
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN WAS DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Petersburg, NE
58 mph
Aug 18, 2011
6:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph broke a large tree which crushed a small metal garage when it fell east of Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Petersburg, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 2011
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 mph blew a 200 lb tank across a gas station parking lot. The winds were accompanied by half dollar-size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Petersburg, NE
58 mph
Aug 5, 2006
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph east of Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ENE Petersburg, NE
63 mph
May 21, 2004
10:15 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph overturned 9 center irrigation pivots and destroyed several grain bins north of Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Petersburg, NE
63 mph
Jul 5, 2003
9:30 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts over 60 mph downed trees and power lines near Petersburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Petersburg, NE
62 mph
Jun 17, 1998
7:25 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Center pivots overturned in Petersburg and Loretto areas
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, NE
60 mph
Aug 6, 1996
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, NE
UNK mph
Aug 29, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several outbuildings were damaged by strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petersburg, NE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 1982
2:00 PM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
69 mph
Jun 30, 1977
12:35 AM CST
Wind report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Petersburg, NE

7 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE PATH ACROSS HIGHWAY 32.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 ENE Petersburg, NE
UNK category
Jun 6, 2022
7:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED WATCHING A TORNADO QUICKLY DEVELOP AND DAMAGE A CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEM. ALSO NOTED AMPLE AMOUNTS OF GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Petersburg, NE
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
9:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown of a tornado crossed a county road 4 miles west of Loretto or about 7 miles southwest of Petersburg. The tornado knocked down a line of trees before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW Petersburg, NE
F0 category
Jun 13, 1981
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jul 24, 1973
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 6, 1971
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Aug 2, 1970
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Petersburg, NE
Boone County · 2,279 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

Petersburg, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population423
Households178
Housing units200
Income
Median household income$73,750
$100k+ households46.6%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached194
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily5
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes1
Housing mix
Single-family share97%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share2.5%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied154
Renter-occupied24
Vacant units22
Home value & age
Median home value$134,100
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share64%
Vehicle context
Households with cars178
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 14 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Petersburg, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 12, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Petersburg?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Petersburg, NE is 3.00″. It was reported near Petersburg, NE on April 14, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Petersburg — 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 Petersburg address?

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