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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Shelby, NE from July 16, 1969 through August 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
35
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Shelby, NE · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Shelby, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2025
8:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: nickel to quarter size hail. time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2025
8:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Call received from Dispatch at 310 AM and hail was ongoing at the time.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of Half Dollar size hail 5 N Gresham.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Gresham, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported hail up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2022
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2018
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Shelby, NE
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2018
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME IT FELL ESTIMATED FROM RADAR...STILL ON GROUND AT ISSUANCE TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, NE
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2018
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Shelby, NE
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2018
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL 3 MILES NE OF SHELBY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2017
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT AND PICTURE RECEIVED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
4:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition, a nearby NeRAIN observer reported some broken windows and roof damage in the extreme northeast Polk County area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12.3 NNE Shelby, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
4:41 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea sized hail covered the ground, with some quarter sized hail mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.17 NE Shelby, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
2:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Shelby, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2014
5:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Shelby, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
5:19 PM CST-6
Hail report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball size was accompanied by wind gusts that were estimated to be between 60 and 70 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.06 NNW Shelby, 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 Shelby, NE

30 reports
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60 mph
Aug 18, 2025
8:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 55 to 60 MPH wind gusts. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
60 mph
Oct 3, 2023
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time est. from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shelby, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF FLIPPED PIVOTS IN EASTERN NANCE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 E Silver Creek, NE
65 mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
70 mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 NE SHELBY. OBSERVER REPORTED WIND GUSTS OF 60 TO 70 MPH. PIVOTS OVERTURNED. VISIBILITY REDUCED TO LESS THAN 10 FEET AT TIMES. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
12:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIVOT OVERTURNED AND TREE UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Shelby, NE
78 mph
May 12, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
60 mph
Jul 11, 2021
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATE OF 50-60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2020
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAVIS WEATHERLINK STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
60 mph
Jun 5, 2020
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2018
6:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SOME TREES AND TREE LIMBS WERE BLOWN DOWN OR SNAPPED OFF RESULTING IN POWER OUTAGES E OF SILVER CREEK TO HWY 81. TIME EST FM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
7:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: COOP OBSERVER REPORTS 7" DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN... PLUS SEVERAL PIVOTS AROUND THE AREA KNOCKED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2018
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE KNOCKED OVER ALONG WITH A QUONSET BUILDING FLIPPED OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTED LOCATION FOR PREVIOUS REPORT OF 3 NW OF SHELBY. NUMEROUS BROKEN TREE BRANCHES UP TO 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Shelby, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS BROKEN TREE BRANCHES UP TO 6 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Shelby, 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 Shelby, NE

7 reports
UNK category
May 28, 2024
9:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Result from survey of May 21 storms. EF0 rated tornado in northeast Polk County with estimated maximum wind 80 mph. Damaged trees... power poles and pivots. Path was 4.41 miles and width estimated to be 75 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNW Shelby, NE
F1 category
Apr 19, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Apr 7, 1978
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Mar 27, 1975
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 26, 1973
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jul 16, 1969
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jul 16, 1969
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Shelby, NE
Polk County · 2,235 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

Shelby, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population709
Households253
Housing units272
Income
Median household income$75,795
$100k+ households43.5%
$150k+ households21.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached241
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily18
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes11
Housing mix
Single-family share88.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.4%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied222
Renter-occupied31
Vacant units19
Home value & age
Median home value$112,200
Owner homes $300k+2.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1963
Older-home share90.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars251
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 35 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Shelby, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Shelby?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Shelby, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near Shelby, NE on June 20, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Shelby — 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 Shelby address?

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