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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Phillips, NE from May 13, 1961 through June 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Phillips, NE · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Phillips, NE

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Facebook of roughly golf ball size hail. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phillips, NE
2.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: image sent in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Phillips, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Phillips, NE
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Phillips, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2022
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL HERE AT 636PM... NOW UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Phillips, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2020
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Chapman, NE
1.75″ hail
May 5, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ENE Phillips, NE
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2019
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Phillips, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2019
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Phillips, NE
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF A FEW STONES UP TO QUARTER SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Phillips, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2016
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phillips, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
9:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Phillips, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 25, 2014
10:53 PM CST-6
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report was received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Phillips, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2014
3:51 PM CST-6
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near mile marker 320 on Interstate 80.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.08 SSW Phillips, NE
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2013
9:28 PM CST-6
Hail report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail occurred at the intersecton of Highway 34 and Highway 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Phillips, 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 Phillips, NE

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2021
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER REPORTED OUT IN THE TOWN OF PHILLIPS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phillips, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2020
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 50-60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phillips, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 HOG BARNS AND 2 POLE BARNS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. METAL WAS IN THE TREES TO THE WEST AND SPREAD OUT ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE. SOME TREE DAMAGE AT THE RESIDENCE... BUT NO POWERLINE DAMAGE NEXT TO THE BUILDINGS. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Phillips, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
6:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIVOT TOWER OVERTURNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Phillips, NE
60 mph
Sep 9, 2015
7:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Phillips, NE
60 mph
May 30, 2011
8:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Phillips, NE
64 mph
May 29, 2004
7:15 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phillips, NE
59 mph
Aug 17, 1999
10:45 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Phillips, NE
81 mph
Jun 20, 1997
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Phillips, NE
58 mph
Jul 1, 1994
4:40 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phillips, NE
UNK mph
Jun 14, 1982
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 29, 1965
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
May 13, 1961
8:00 PM CST
Wind report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 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 Phillips, NE

12 reports
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2009
7:59 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large tornado touched down west of Aurora on Highway 34, then traveled east approximately 5 miles before lifting. In its path, it destroyed a house and several outbuildings, power poles, trees, and overturned about a dozen railcars. The occupants were able to seek shelter before the tornado struck. Numerous storm chasers documented this storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 WSW Murphy, NE
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2009
7:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down southwest of Phillips, with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.04 SSW Phillips, NE
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
5:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was captured on a Hamilton County deputies car video system as it occurred northwest of Aurora. This weak tornado did damage a few power lines and trees along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.34 NNE Murphy, NE
F1 category
Jul 1, 1994
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Giltner, NE
F0 category
May 5, 1994
7:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down near Phillips.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Phillips, NE
F0 category
May 5, 1994
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down near Murphy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Murphy, NE
F1 category
Jun 3, 1980
10:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Apr 7, 1978
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 16, 1977
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jun 18, 1972
5:03 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 14, 1965
9:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 8, 1965
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Phillips, NE
Hamilton County · 3,592 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

Phillips, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population376
Households119
Housing units125
Income
Median household income$78,750
$100k+ households47.9%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached96
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes27
Housing mix
Single-family share76.8%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share21.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied106
Renter-occupied13
Vacant units6
Home value & age
Median home value$140,400
Owner homes $300k+2.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1973
Older-home share75.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars117
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 13 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Phillips, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Phillips?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Phillips, NE is 3.00″. It was reported near Phillips, NE on May 28, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Phillips — 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 Phillips address?

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