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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Clay County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Clay County, NE from May 30, 1956 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
320
Wind Reports
309
Tornado Reports
55
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clay County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Clay County

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Clay Center, NE
0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
1:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of pea to dime size hail in Clay Center from Emergency Manager.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clay Center, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Clay Center, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 50 mph winds as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: Glenvil, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trumbull, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Facebook... time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trumbull, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Deweese, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Started as pea size... then dime size before some quarter size hail fell. Some crop damage in general area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Clay Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2025
8:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairfield, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on social media of quarter sized hail in Fairfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Fairfield, NE
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reports golf ball size hail near Fairfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Fairfield, NE
2.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Media of hail up to baseball size in Edgar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Edgar, NE
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Manager reports ping pong ball sized hail in Edgar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edgar, NE
1.50″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half Dollar sized hail report 4 miles south of Fairfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Deweese, 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 Clay County

30 reports
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65 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Glenvil, NE
56 mph
Aug 18, 2026
6:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Saronville, NE
62 mph
Jun 21, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Edgar, NE
64 mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects source of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 W Clay Center. EM relayed photos of building damage at MARC... including garage door blown in and part of roof ripped off large metal outbuilding. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM relayed photos of significant damage to large grain bin... roof blown off a metal outbuilding and a flipped pivot. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Trumbull, NE
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trumbull, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 large trees down and a power pole snapped in Trumbull. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trumbull, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Trumbull, NE
60 mph
May 17, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pea to dime sized hail... 50-60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clay Center, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairfield, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Snapped tree branches across the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Deweese, NE
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Deweese, NE
59 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sutton, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 50 to 60 MPH winds and dime size hail... very heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Clay Center, 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 Clay County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
10:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A QLCS tornado touched down at approximately Road 315 and Z Road south of Sutton... then moved north-northeast where it impacted a farmstead along Z Road... just north of Road 316. Within this stretch of the tornado... several EF-1 damage points were noted... particularly with respect to several large wooden power poles snapped... uprooted trees... and destroyed small grain bins. The grain bins were carried approximately 300 to 400 yards downstream into a nearby corn field that also sustained pivot damage. The tornado lifted just northeast of the farmstead.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Sutton, NE
UNK category
Jul 29, 2023
11:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate start location of brief tornado that impacted Sutton this morning. EF1 rating with peak wind speeds of 110 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Sutton, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
8:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND 1S OF EDGAR PER EM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Edgar, NE
UNK category
May 5, 2021
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT TO REVERT MAGNITUDE OF TORNADO BACK TO UNKNOWN. INCLUDES CORRECTED TIME FROM FIRST TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 SSE CLAY CENTER. LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 5, 2021
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Clay Center, NE
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
10:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO LASTED LESS THAN ONE MINUTE... CONFIRMED BY VIDEO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Saronville, NE
UNK category
Aug 14, 2020
10:41 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WITH DEBRIS FIELD NEAR RD 324 AND RD X.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Stockham, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT AND PICTURE VIA TWITTER OF A BRIEF TOUCH DOWN OF A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HWY 14 AND HWY 74 ROPE TORNADO ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Fairfield, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE AT SANDY CREEK SCHOOL. AWNING RIPPED OFF... HVAC ROOF UNIT GONE... WINDOWS BROKEN... AT LEAST NINE VEHICLES DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Clay Center, NE
UNK category
May 9, 2016
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAND SPOUT SITED 2 MILES SW OF FAIRFIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Fairfield, NE
EF3 category
May 11, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was reported initially as a multi-vortex tornado for several miles before taking on a more traditional look south of Saronville, where it was described as a wedge tornado. Based upon reports and video, it appears the entire mesocyclone of the storm was near ground level southwest of Sutton. It was one of the strongest tornado of the day in south central Nebraska, rated an EF3 with the peak wind estimated to be 150 MPH. Rear flank downdraft winds resulted in damage on the south side of the tornado track and in addition to the damage to Sutton itself, areas east of Clay Center, southwest of Sutton through northwest of Grafton were affected. Power poles and trees were damaged or snapped, irrigation pivots were overturned, and a few homes and outbuildings suffered damage.||Damage from this tornado was first noted north of Fairfield, where large tree limbs were knocked down and power poles broken. The tornado shifted mainly east across Highway 14 south of Clay Center, with additional tree damage as well as irrigation pivots overturned. It then started to move to the northeast, crossing Highway 41 east of Clay Center and Highway 6 a few miles west of Sutton, but powerful rear flank downdraft winds of 100 mph hammered Sutton and areas south-southwest of town, causing widespread property damage. Moving in between Saronville and Sutton, the tornado then started a more east-northeast path, crossing Road 6 north of Sutton before dissipating approximately 5 miles northeast of town.||As the tornado approached and crossed Highway 6 it intensified to it strongest point. Damage peaked a few miles north of Sutton, where the EF-3 rating was assigned, resulting from the destruction of a home. Elsewhere along the path, a few other homes sustained less significant damage than the one north of Sutton, and a number of other outbuildings and grain bins were also damaged or destroyed. Many trees were damaged, destroyed or contained debris (mainly from destroyed grain bins), irrigation pivots were overturned and power poles broken.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.33 N Fairfield, NE
EF0 category
May 11, 2014
2:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was photographed by a local resident. While the condensation funnel is not on the ground, the photos suggest the wind field likely reached the ground for a short time. The time and location were determined from the report and radar data. No damage was reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.93 WNW Deweese, NE
EF1 category
May 29, 2013
3:21 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was the second tornado to touch down approximately 2 miles north-northeast of Clay Center this day, with this one traveling along a 4 mile path before lifting 6 miles north-northeast of Clay Center. This tornado had a maximum width of 75 yards and maximum wind speed estimated to be 100 MPH. One home suffered minor damage, as did an outbuilding, with metal panels being pulled from the roof and walls.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 NNE Clay Center, NE
EF0 category
May 29, 2013
2:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clay County, NE
Clay County · 2,461 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado briefly touched down approximately 6 miles north of Sutton, with an maximum wind speed estimated to be 75 MPH. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.38 N Sutton, 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 · County

Clay County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,084
Households2,475
Housing units2,816
Income
Median household income$75,938
$100k+ households46.5%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,461
Attached single-family52
Small multifamily217
Large multifamily27
Mobile homes59
Housing mix
Single-family share87.4%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share8.7%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,996
Renter-occupied479
Vacant units341
Home value & age
Median home value$146,300
Owner homes $300k+14.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1957
Older-home share78.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,393
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 320 hail, 309 wind, and 55 tornado reports in Clay County, 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 Clay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Clay County is 4.50″. It was reported near Spring Ranch, NE on May 22, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clay County — 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 Clay County address?

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