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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wayne, NE from May 26, 1955 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68787 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
49
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wayne, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wayne, NE

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Wakefield, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 19, 2024
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects the time of a previous hail report from Wayne.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2024
1:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND ESTIMATED 50 TO 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2016
4:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wayne, NE
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2016
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Wayne, NE
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2016
12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Wayne, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2013
2:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell for around 10 minutes in the Wayne area. With temperatures below freezing, the hail was accompanied by freezing rain and sleet.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Wayne, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
8:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter-size covered the ground north of Wayne.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.6 NNW Wayne, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
11:06 AM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel-size hail was reported by a spotter in the Wayne area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NE Wayne, NE
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2011
6:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to golf ball-size fell from southwest of Wayne into town.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.47 SW Wayne, NE
1.25″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
7:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.84 S Wakefield, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2011
2:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for several minutes in Wayne and a bit east of town. The hail was mostly pea-size, but a few hailstones reached around quarter-size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NE Wayne, 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 Wayne, NE

30 reports
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59 mph
Apr 14, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2024
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs blown down on a farmstead. One limb fell onto a vehicle. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2024
6:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to several large trees. One tree uprooted. Corn flattened. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Wayne, NE
58 mph
May 25, 2024
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Oct 5, 2023
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos received showing large tree branches down at a farm 6 miles south of Wakefield... NE. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Thurston, NE
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2023
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree branch down in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
78 mph
Sep 30, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Wayne, NE
64 mph
Jul 12, 2023
10:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: as recorded at a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WNW Thurston, NE
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
9:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lots of damage to large trees throughout the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2020
5:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL 8+ INCH BRANCHES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME CORRECTION. REPORTS OF LIMBS DOWN AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN WAYNE COUNTY BUT NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO NOTE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
3:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF LIMBS DOWN AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN WAYNE COUNTY BUT NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO NOTE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
58 mph
Aug 24, 2017
5:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Wayne, NE
67 mph
Jun 14, 2017
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, NE
60 mph
Aug 11, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wayne, 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 Wayne, NE

12 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: FOCUSED AREAS OF TREE DAMAGE OCCURRED ALONG THIS TRACK AND WERE LIKELY CAUSED BY A SHORT LIVED TORNADO. DAMAGE INCLUDED SNAPPED TRUNKS AND UPROOTED TREES ALONG A NARROW PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Wayne, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO BEGAN IN AN OPEN FIELD AND TRACKED ACROSS THE EAST SIDE OF A FARM... TIPPING A GRAIN WAGON... DAMAGING TREES... LIFTING AN OPEN SHED... AND DAMAGING THE ROOF OF ANOTHER SHED. THE DEBRIS WAS DEPOSITED UP TO 150 YARDS DOWNSTREAM WHERE THE TRACK APPEARED TO END IN AN OPEN PASTURE PRIOR TO CROSSING 852ND ROAD. SPECIAL THANKS TO WAYNE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND STANTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE DAMAGE SURVEY AND DRONE EVALUATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Wayne, NE
EF4 category
Jun 16, 2014
3:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado developed as the Pilger tornado was beginning to enter the rope stage. The Pilger tornado rotated around the south side of this developing tornado before completely dissipating. As this tornado moved north, along and to the east of State Highway 16 it grew in size and intensity. The tornado impacted numerous farmsteads along its path in eastern Wayne County producing varying degrees of damage, but the tornado was particularly violent in a two mile stretch between 853rd and 855th Roads where 4 houses were completely destroyed down to the foundation. The tornado also destroyed outbuildings, power poles, and debarked trees in these locations as well. The tornado became wrapped in rain as it moved to the east of Wakefield. The tornado entered Dixon County about 2.25 miles east of Wakefield.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.99 ENE Altona, NE
EF4 category
Jun 16, 2014
3:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is a continuation of the Pilger tornado that went through Stanton and Cuming into Wayne County. Once entering the county the tornado produced violent damage at two farmsteads where the houses were completely destroyed down to the foundation. The tornado finally started to narrow and weaken as a new tornado developed to the northeast. As this occurred the tornado narrowed and accelerated to the east northeast to the south of the new tornado before finally dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.59 E Altona, NE
EF2 category
Jun 16, 2014
3:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado, after crossing in front of the Pilger tornado, moved out of Cuming County and into Wayne County. The tornado continued for about 2 miles into the County before roping out and dissipating. As the tornado crossed into Wayne County it impacted a cattle ranch to the north of Y Road where over 300 head of cattle were killed as well as destroying outbuildings. As the tornado moved north northwest, while slowing, it impacted a brick home between 847th and 848th Roads where the second story was removed as well as some outside walls.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.89 ESE Altona, NE
EF0 category
Jun 1, 2010
1:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down about 9 miles north of Wisner and was on the ground for around a mile and a quarter. Soybean crops were damaged by the tornado with little other damage noted. There were some local reports that the tornado moved south and then southwest while the parent thunderstorm was moving northeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.72 ENE Altona, NE
F1 category
May 21, 2004
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southeast of Wayne causing damage to a house and destroying or severely damaging a barn and 6 outbuildings, along with much of the farm equipment. The debris was strewn for 3 miles downwind.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Wayne, NE
F0 category
Jun 30, 1999
1:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Pilot reported a brief touchdown of a small tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Wayne, NE
F0 category
May 16, 1992
5:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Apr 20, 1964
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Oct 10, 1961
2:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 26, 1955
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wayne, NE
Wayne County · 3,051 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

Wayne, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,055
Households2,167
Housing units2,237
Income
Median household income$52,804
$100k+ households29.6%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,410
Attached single-family162
Small multifamily433
Large multifamily208
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share63.0%
Attached-home share7.2%
Multifamily share28.7%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,192
Renter-occupied975
Vacant units70
Home value & age
Median home value$198,600
Owner homes $300k+20.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share61.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,025
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 49 hail, 49 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Wayne, 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 Wayne?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wayne, NE is 3.50″. It was reported near Wayne, NE on May 5, 1964.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wayne — 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 Wayne address?

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