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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Wood River, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wood River, NE from August 14, 1958 through June 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wood River, NE · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wood River, NE

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
1:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was dime to penny size but a few were larger than quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2024
9:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 N Wood River. Corrects previous hail report from 5 N Wood River. Nickle to quarter sized hail. Crops damage from hail with heaviest damage about 1.5 miles north... corn shredded. Added additional information to LSR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2024
9:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mostly dime with some quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Wood River, NE
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Wood River, NE
1.50″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports Ping Pong size hail in Wood River.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood River, NE
1.75″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood River, NE
1.25″ hail
May 21, 2024
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPing report of half dollar hail in Wood River.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Wood River, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RECEIVED PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK OF HAIL AROUND 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Wood River, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2020
1:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT RELAYED VIA KSNB.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2019
7:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2017
5:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT VIA MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2015
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wood River, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
3:46 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wood River, 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 Wood River, NE

30 reports
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60 mph
Jun 21, 2026
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Wood River. Reported by Broadcast Media: pea to dime size hail and lots of rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
66 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet. 2-meter wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Wood River, NE
66 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Wood River, NE
72 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Wood River, NE
64 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
60 mph
May 17, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
58 mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Wood River, NE
73 mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 73mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reports several branches of 4 to 8 inches in diameter down in Wood River. Largest branches were around 10 to 12 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
73 mph
Jun 3, 2025
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 73mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Wood River, NE
58 mph
Jun 3, 2024
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wood River, NE
60 mph
Apr 16, 2024
8:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
UNK mph
Apr 16, 2024
8:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported a grain bin damaged at the local ethanol plant... as well as at least 13 irrigation pivots overturned north of Wood River. Broadcast media reported fencing damage on the northwest side of town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wood River, NE
70 mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Wood River, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PIVOT OVERTURNED ALONG HWY 30 WEST OF WOOD RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Wood River, 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 Wood River, NE

18 reports
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
5:02 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado entered Hall County from Buffalo County. The tornado caused mainly crop, power pole and tree damage as it roped out in western Hall County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.45 W Wood River, NE
F0 category
May 11, 2005
9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado hit a house on the south side of Wood River.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wood River, NE
F0 category
May 7, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported by an off duty NWS employee and trained spotters 5 miles north of Wood River. No damage was noted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Wood River, NE
F1 category
May 2, 1999
6:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Wood River, NE
F0 category
May 2, 1999
5:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Wood River, NE
F0 category
Aug 4, 1996
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SW Grand Is, NE
F2 category
May 7, 1993
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near Prosser. Equipment at a sand and gravel pit was damaged and five foot diameter cottonwood trees were uprooted. The tornado moved into southern Hall county and lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Prosser, NE
F0 category
Jul 25, 1990
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Mar 13, 1990
5:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F3 category
Mar 13, 1990
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Sep 4, 1985
9:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
May 19, 1977
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 13, 1968
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 25, 1965
5:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F4 category
May 8, 1965
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Wood River, NE
Hall County · 16,946 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

Wood River, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,426
Households490
Housing units522
Income
Median household income$76,591
$100k+ households45.7%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached416
Attached single-family4
Small multifamily52
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes47
Housing mix
Single-family share79.7%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied403
Renter-occupied87
Vacant units32
Home value & age
Median home value$131,400
Owner homes $300k+10.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1969
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars480
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 58 hail, 56 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near Wood River, NE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wood River?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wood River, NE is 4.00″. It was reported near Wood River, NE on July 19, 1975.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wood River — 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 Wood River address?

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