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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Roca, NE from May 20, 1959 through July 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
29
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Roca, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Roca, NE

29 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Roca, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2026
9:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Roca, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 29, 2023
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Roca, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
2:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Roca, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2020
10:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Roca, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 13, 2020
9:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Roca, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2019
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Roca, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 12, 2017
12:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CROP DAMAGE DUE TO ESTIMATED PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Roca, NE
0.88″ hail
Sep 17, 2015
4:36 AM CST-6
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Jamaica, NE
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2015
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 SSE Roca, NE
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
4:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE Hanlon, NE
0.88″ hail
Aug 31, 2014
5:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.32 SSE Roca, NE
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 2007
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along Highway 77 south of Lincoln.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.05 W Hanlon, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2001
8:25 PM CST
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by cooperative observer.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roca, NE
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2001
4:55 PM CST
Hail report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roca, 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 Roca, NE

15 reports
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61 mph
Aug 9, 2025
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Roca, NE
63 mph
Aug 9, 2025
9:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Roca, NE
60 mph
Jul 16, 2025
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Roca, NE
58 mph
Jul 5, 2023
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Roca, NE
64 mph
Jul 5, 2023
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Roca, NE
58 mph
Oct 12, 2022
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roca, NE
UNK mph
May 13, 2022
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: ROOF OFF 3 WALLED SHED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Roca, NE
58 mph
Dec 15, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION EW0351 LINCOLN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Roca, NE
UNK mph
Oct 12, 2020
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A COUPLE LARGE TREES DOWN EAST OF ROCA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Roca, NE
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2020
4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN AND NEAR ROCA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roca, NE
70 mph
Jun 30, 2018
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF ROAD SIGN BLOWN OVER AT HIGHWAY 77 AND ROCA ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Roca, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPROOTED TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roca, NE
60 mph
Aug 10, 2010
8:10 PM CST-6
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public estimated thunderstorm wind gusts were around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 E Roca, NE
UNK mph
Jun 27, 1966
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
70 mph
May 20, 1959
8:05 PM CST
Wind report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 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 Roca, NE

1 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2016
9:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Roca, NE
Lancaster County · 81,449 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO HAS A PRELIMINARY RATING OF EF1
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Roca, 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

Roca, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population172
Households76
Housing units80
Income
Median household income$90,500
$100k+ households54.0%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached76
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share95%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied70
Renter-occupied6
Vacant units4
Home value & age
Median home value$191,700
Owner homes $300k+5.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1978
Older-home share51.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars74
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 29 hail, 15 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Roca, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Roca?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Roca, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near Roca, NE on August 21, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Roca — 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 Roca address?

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