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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Salem, NE from June 29, 1960 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68433 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Salem, NE · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Salem, NE

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2017
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Salem, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2008
5:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Salem, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2008
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.71 WSW Salem, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2005
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, NE
0.75″ hail
May 17, 2004
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Salem, NE
1.25″ hail
Feb 29, 2000
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 1996
6:10 AM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Salem, NE
1.50″ hail
Mar 26, 1991
11:25 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 5, 1966
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 4, 1964
5:00 AM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 1964
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Salem, NE

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73 mph
May 8, 2023
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Salem, NE
73 mph
May 8, 2023
3:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Salem, NE
69 mph
Mar 23, 2009
5:30 PM CST-6
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 to 70 mph downed trees and snapped at least one power pole causing a power outage south of Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.55 S Salem, NE
63 mph
Jun 12, 2004
6:53 PM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to over 60 mph knocked down a tree in Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, NE
UNK mph
Apr 5, 1978
10:10 PM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jun 18, 1975
4:45 AM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jul 5, 1966
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Aug 7, 1960
2:00 AM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK mph
Jun 29, 1960
6:45 PM CST
Wind report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 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 Salem, NE

4 reports
UNK category
May 18, 2026
10:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed at approximately 5:07 PM near the intersection of 646 Avenue and 708 Road... about 1 mile northeast of Salem. Intermittent damage to trees and farm outbuildings was noted between 646 and 647 Avenues. The tornado continued northeast... damaging more trees and breaking power poles along 650 Avenue. Additional damage to trees and farm outbuildings was noted near the intersection of 651 Avenue and 710 Road. The tornado then crossed US Highway 73 and lifted the roof off another farm outbuilding east of 652 Avenue before dissipating shortly thereafter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Salem, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At approximately 4:55 PM... a tornado developed near the Nebraska/Kansas border just west of 639 Boulevard... damaging some trees. It continued northeast... crossing 639 Boulevard and producing significant damage to the roof of a large metal outbuilding. The tornado then crossed US Highway 75 just northwest of the intersection with 641 Avenue... causing further tree damage and impacting a second metal outbuilding in the area. Additional tree damage occurred near Rock Creek and 642 Avenue... where the tornado came to an end.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Salem, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. Emergency Management reported a tornado on the ground 2 miles north of Salem... Nebraska.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Salem, NE
F0 category
Apr 5, 1999
1:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, NE
Richardson County · 3,696 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown did some tree and outbuilding damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Salem, 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

Salem, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population84
Households44
Housing units62
Income
Median household income$46,563
$100k+ households11.4%
$150k+ households2.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached53
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share85.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied29
Renter-occupied15
Vacant units18
Home value & age
Median home value$45,900
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share85.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars44
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 11 hail, 9 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Salem, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Salem?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Salem, NE is 2.50″. It was reported near Salem, NE on July 5, 1966.

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

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

I am selling a home in Salem — 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 Salem address?

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