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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Valentine, NE from May 30, 1961 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69201 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
146
Wind Reports
150
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Valentine, NE · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Valentine, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne Valentine, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2025
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valentine, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Valentine, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Valentine, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 8, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of hail 1.75 inches and rainfall of 0.65 inches... estimated time via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Valentine, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Had 1 inch hail and 54 mph wind gust on his home weather station.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valentine, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
1:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 60-70 MPH winds will the hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valentine, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Valentine, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valentine, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valentine, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2025
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Valentine, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 30, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports some quarter size hail though mostly dime to nickel size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Sparks, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 E Merritt Reservoir, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Valentine, 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 Valentine, NE

30 reports
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58 mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
80 mph
Aug 12, 2026
5:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Sparks, NE
79 mph
Aug 12, 2026
5:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Sparks, NE
62 mph
Aug 12, 2026
5:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Sparks, NE
63 mph
Aug 12, 2026
5:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
59 mph
Jul 30, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sparks, NE
56 mph
Jul 28, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
58 mph
Jun 28, 2026
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Sparks, NE
72 mph
Jun 5, 2026
3:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Sparks, NE
66 mph
Jun 5, 2026
3:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Sparks, NE
60 mph
Jun 5, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Valentine, NE
60 mph
Sep 16, 2025
10:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valentine, NE
63 mph
Sep 16, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KVTN Valentine Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
62 mph
Jul 28, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KVTN Valentine Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valentine, NE
60 mph
Jul 21, 2025
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valentine, 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 Valentine, NE

13 reports
UNK category
Jul 21, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Via Social Media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Valentine, NE
EF0 category
Jul 26, 2015
5:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in an open field with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.41 WSW Sparks, NE
EF0 category
Mar 18, 2012
9:19 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a tornado briefly touched down over open rangeland near Highway 83 north of Valentine.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.02 NNW Valentine, NE
EF0 category
May 22, 2010
7:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 845 PM CDT, the tornado touched down over an open field west of Sparks and traveled east where it struck a metal building tearing off the southwest facing roof. The tornado destroyed a portion of a grandstand and completely demolished a concession stand before lifting 200 yards east of the concession stand.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 SSW Sparks, NE
EF0 category
Aug 3, 2007
6:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm chaser observed a rain wrapped tornado near Sparks in Cherry County. The tornado quickly retreated back into the cloud with no damage or injuries reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Sparks, NE
F0 category
May 23, 2003
6:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SW Valentine, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 1999
1:08 AM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported brief tornado touch down over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Valentine, NE
F0 category
Jul 7, 1996
3:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 24 SW Valentine, NE
F0 category
Aug 29, 1989
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jul 6, 1987
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jun 16, 1978
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 30, 1961
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 30, 1961
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Valentine, NE
Cherry County · 2,397 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

Valentine, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,632
Households1,082
Housing units1,495
Income
Median household income$53,438
$100k+ households31.5%
$150k+ households7.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,061
Attached single-family28
Small multifamily188
Large multifamily140
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share21.9%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied685
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units413
Home value & age
Median home value$135,600
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1970
Older-home share65.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars959
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 146 hail, 150 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Valentine, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Valentine?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Valentine, NE is 4.00″. It was reported near Valentine, NE on June 24, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Valentine — 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 Valentine address?

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