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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near St. Paul, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near St. Paul, NE from June 17, 1959 through May 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  St. Paul, NE · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near St. Paul, NE

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Saint Paul, NE
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2024
7:08 PM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via county dispatch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 22, 2019
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL... YARD NEARLY COVERED IN HAIL AND HAIL IS ON GOING.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2019
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2017
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE FELL FOR AROUND 10 MINUTES ENDING AT 712 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Saint Paul, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 6, 2014
8:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported ping pong size hail 3 miles north of St. Paul on Highway 281.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 NNE St Paul, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2014
6:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE St Paul, NE
2.75″ hail
May 4, 2012
8:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from the size of quarters to at least the size of baseballs was reported in and around St. Paul. There were numerous reports of vehicle damage, along with window, siding, and gutter damage to homes. A local greenhouse had 21 roof panels destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW St Paul, NE
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2012
6:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W St Paul, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2010
7:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.7 E St Paul, NE
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2009
8:37 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW St Paul Walts Arpt, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2008
5:58 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.25 WNW St Paul, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 21, 2007
6:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 N St Paul, NE
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2006
5:40 PM CST
Hail report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N St Paul, 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 St. Paul, NE

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported downed trees... damage to an outbuilding... and a segment of the ballfields fence was blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report with photo of a large elm tree branch down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of a hackberry tree blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2024
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Howard County dispatch reports multiple reports of downed trees and large branches in St Paul. Calls started coming in to dispatch at 22:17 CDT. Time of damage estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo relayed via the emergency manager of a trampoline on top of the roof of a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
70 mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager estimated wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. Numerous limbs broken off of trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
58 mph
Jul 23, 2022
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KNECUSHI1.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPDATES PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM SAINT PAUL. RECEIVED A TWITTER REPORT OF TREE DAMAGE ACROSS TOWN AND WAS CONFIRMED BY HOWARD COUNTY DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. ADDITIONAL INFO...NWS EMPLOYEE ESTIMATES THAT WINDS OF 65-70 MPH LIKELY OCCURRED... ESPECIALLY SOUTH END OF TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, NE
60 mph
Jun 4, 2020
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 50-60 MPH...RELAYED BY HOWARD COUNTY DISPATCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2018
9:06 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 3 PIVOTS KNOCKED OVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Saint Paul, NE
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DMG AT COUNTRY CLUB/GOLF COURSE. EXTREMELY LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN. DIAMETER AT ITS BASE ESTIMATED AT 5 FT. TWO LARGE BRANCHES WERE SNAPPED OFF TO OTHER TREES...ONE APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND THE OTHER 15 INCHES. TIME EST FM RADAR. PHOTOS RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S St. Paul, NE
64 mph
Jun 3, 2014
9:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.41 ESE St Paul, NE
70 mph
Jun 3, 2014
6:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large, healthy tree limb about 6 inches in diameter came down with a wind gust estimated to be 70 mph. Three quarter inch diameter hail was also falling and being driven by the damaging wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.7 E St Paul, NE
60 mph
Jun 19, 2011
11:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH, knocking down small tree limbs. Wind was accompanied by pea to penny size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St Paul, NE
70 mph
May 30, 2011
8:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reports included roof, gutter and tree damage, with one tree landing on a vehicle in town. Three outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: N St Paul, 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 St. Paul, NE

10 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2025
5:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: From early Monday morning. A brief tornado was reported west of St. Paul. The location is approximate. The tornado was rated EFU with no specific maximum windspeed given no damage has been documented.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Saint Paul, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2024
10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Multiple reports and video of landspout tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Saint Paul, NE
F0 category
Jul 12, 2004
7:59 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported near the intersection of state highways 92 and 11, west of Saint Paul.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W St Paul, NE
F0 category
May 26, 2002
5:58 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado in open field
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W St Paul, NE
F0 category
Apr 21, 1999
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S St Paul, NE
F0 category
May 15, 1992
8:25 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 29, 1988
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Apr 25, 1984
8:19 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 10, 1982
4:05 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 17, 1959
11:45 PM CST
Tornado report for St. Paul, NE
Howard County · 2,610 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

St. Paul, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,574
Households969
Housing units1,054
Income
Median household income$58,493
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached868
Attached single-family24
Small multifamily89
Large multifamily48
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share82.4%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share13%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied611
Renter-occupied358
Vacant units85
Home value & age
Median home value$184,400
Owner homes $300k+12.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1970
Older-home share75.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars929
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 40 hail, 34 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near St. Paul, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in St. Paul?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near St. Paul, NE is 2.75″. It was reported near St Paul, NE on May 4, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in St. Paul — 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 St. Paul address?

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