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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sterling, NE from April 12, 1964 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68443 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sterling, NE · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sterling, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 14, 2026
7:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2022
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED ABOUT 8 MINUTES - 719 PM TO 727 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Burr, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2021
4:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 E STERLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2018
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sterling, NE
2.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
8:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Sterling, NE
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2015
6:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 ESE Sterling, NE
2.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
6:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged in size at different times from penny size to as large as 2 inches in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
6:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 ESE Sterling, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
7:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was reported in the Sterling area by a spotter. The hail was probably at least golf ball-size, but some reports in the area stated a few stones could have reached softball-size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 ESE Sterling, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Sterling, 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 Sterling, NE

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60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated 60 mph or stronger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2024
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2024
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2024
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2023
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS BROKEN. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT. 1 INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN... SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED... ROOFS BLOWN OFF OUTBUILDINGS AND LOTS OF DUST BLOWING UP FROM KANSAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE 3-4 INCH BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2021
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES SENT IN BY EMERGENCY MANAGER SHOWING A TREE DOWN... AND ANOTHER SHOWING A LARGE BRANCH (OVER 6 IN DIAMETER) DOWN. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON KOAX RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, 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 Sterling, NE

5 reports
EF0 category
Apr 14, 2012
3:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the east side of Sterling, just west of Highway 41. A concession stand at a baseball stadium was blown over near there as was a traffic sign. A path of mainly tree limb damage continued east including a few uprooted trees which blocked county roads. The tornado lifted about 2.75 miles east of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 SSW Sterling, NE
F1 category
Apr 15, 2006
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed about 6 miles west of Wymore at 433 pm CDT (1533 CST), tracked northeast to around 4 miles east of Beatrice where it caused f2 damage, then tracked just south of Adams and crossed into Johnson county 2 miles southeast of Adams, or 4 miles southwest of Sterling, around 515 pm CDT. In Johnson county the tornado tracked another 5 miles before dissipating or lifting 3 miles north of Sterling. This tornado formed from a supercell which then became rain-wrapped taking on a heavy rain (hp) supercell characteristics.In Johnson county the average damage path width was around 150 yards. The tornado caused f1 damage 2 miles northwest of Sterling where some roof and tree damage was noted. In all 6 houses received damage in Johnson county from the tornado and several outbuildings were destroyed. The storm also knocked power lines down which resulted in loss of power for some customers for up to 8 hours.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Sterling, NE
UNK category
May 8, 1995
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A local photographer spotted a tornado just west of Brownville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Brownville, NE
F0 category
May 8, 1995
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported just southwest of Sterling with the roof blown off a quonset one and one-half miles just east of the city. A steel corn crib was blow off its foundation one mile northeast of Sterling with trees downed three miles north northeast of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Sterling To, NE
F1 category
May 8, 1995
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Sterling, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado lifted the roof off a house, leveled a 8- by 10-foot playhouse, damaged a storage shed, and knocked down several trees three and one-half miles south of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Sterling, 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

Sterling, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population685
Households262
Housing units278
Income
Median household income$72,083
$100k+ households48.1%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached262
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes3
Housing mix
Single-family share94.2%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share1.1%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied203
Renter-occupied59
Vacant units16
Home value & age
Median home value$120,700
Owner homes $300k+3.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share90.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars246
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 33 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Sterling, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sterling?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sterling, NE is 2.00″. It was reported near .87 SW Sterling, NE on May 3, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sterling — 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 Sterling address?

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