Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Johnson City, TN • Colorado Springs, CO • Denver, CO • Mattoon, ILATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL • Hickory, NC • Charlotte, NC • Knoxville, TN • Evansville, IN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UTHeads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Johnson City, TN • Colorado Springs, CO • Denver, CO • Mattoon, ILATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL • Hickory, NC • Charlotte, NC • Knoxville, TN • Evansville, IN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT
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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Colfax County, NE
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Colfax County, NE from July 8, 1958 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
126
Wind Reports
91
Tornado Reports
35
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Colfax County, NE · 1958–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 13, 2026
Hail Report Description: Corrects time from previous hail report from Clarkson.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.00″hail
May 17, 2026 11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2026 3:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rogers, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2026 3:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Schuyler, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2026 3:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Schuyler, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 15, 2026 3:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Schuyler, NE
1.00″hail
Mar 7, 2026 1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Schuyler, NE
2.75″hail
May 19, 2025 10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of estimated baseball-sized hail via picture relayed by emergency management. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Schuyler, NE
1.50″hail
May 19, 2025 10:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Schuyler, NE
1.25″hail
May 19, 2025 9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Richland, NE
1.00″hail
May 19, 2025 9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Richland, NE
1.75″hail
May 19, 2025 9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Richland, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 26, 2024 12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leigh, NE
1.00″hail
Jul 24, 2023 9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rogers, NE
1.75″hail
Jul 17, 2023 12:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leigh, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 4, 2022 11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Schuyler, NE
1.25″hail
Jun 4, 2022 11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Schuyler, NE
1.00″hail
May 3, 2021 2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Leigh, NE
1.75″hail
Oct 11, 2020 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leigh, NE
1.75″hail
Oct 11, 2020 11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Leigh, NE
1.50″hail
Aug 16, 2020 10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Richland, NE
1.00″hail
May 1, 2018 9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Howells, NE
1.00″hail
May 1, 2018 9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Clarkson, NE
1.75″hail
Sep 24, 2017 8:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO GOLFBALL SIZE. CROPS AND TREE LEAVES STRIPPED. SOME WIND BUT LESS THAN 50 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Richland, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 30, 2017 12:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2017 12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 30, 2017 12:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Howells, NE
1.75″hail
Sep 15, 2016 2:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clarkson, NE
1.75″hail
May 2, 2015 7:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 SW Schuyler, NE
1.50″hail
May 2, 2015 6:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.15 NNW Rogers, 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.
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
63mph
Aug 13, 2026 8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from an NWS Storm Survey. Several large hardwood tree branches down in a grove_ with thunderstorm wind speeds estimated at 74 mph. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Clarkson, NE
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from an NWS Storm Survey. Center pivot overturned and visible damage to a soybean field. Thunderstorm wind speeds estimated at 70 mph. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Clarkson, NE
UNKmph
Aug 13, 2026 8:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local EM passing along tree and power line damage that has closed Church street. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Leigh, NE
UNKmph
May 19, 2025 8:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of tree damage in Clarkson... NE. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clarkson, NE
UNKmph
May 19, 2025 8:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of thunderstorm wind damage... near intersection of Rd 8 and Rd T. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Clarkson, NE
UNKmph
May 19, 2025 8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of porch/roof damage. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Clarkson, NE
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2024 8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on highway 15 just north of the Platte River bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Schuyler, NE
58mph
Jun 26, 2024 12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Leigh, NE
60mph
May 24, 2024 6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Howells, NE
79mph
May 21, 2024 10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
UNKmph
May 21, 2024 10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous outbuildings have roofs off including a machine shed and 2 hog units. Numerous overturned pivots. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Richland, NE
70mph
Apr 16, 2024 10:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 70 mph wind gust between 555 and 600 AM. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Howells, NE
60mph
Apr 16, 2024 10:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station during the time between 545 and 600 AM. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSW Dodge, NE
UNKmph
Oct 4, 2023 12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over Highway 15. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Schuyler, NE
78mph
Jul 12, 2023 10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
62mph
Jul 12, 2022 6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: CO-OP OBSERVER RECORDED A 62 MPH GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
UNKmph
May 12, 2022 11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Richland, NE
UNKmph
May 1, 2022 1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM SCHUYLER. 10 TO 15 POWER POLES SNAPPED. POWER OUT IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schuyler, NE
60mph
Apr 30, 2022 1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Leigh, NE
UNKmph
Apr 30, 2022 12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 TO 15 POWER POLES SNAPPED. POWER OUT IN TOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schuyler, NE
UNKmph
Apr 23, 2022 3:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Schuyler, NE
UNKmph
Dec 15, 2021 9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PARTIAL ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
76mph
Dec 15, 2021 9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST TO 76 MPH ALONG WITH PENNY SIZED HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Howells, NE
59mph
Dec 15, 2021 9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION UP948 2.5 W SCHUYLER (UPR).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Schuyler, NE
UNKmph
Dec 15, 2021 9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN IN FRONT YARD. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA TWITTER. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Schuyler, NE
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2021 4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Schuyler, NE
77mph
Jul 10, 2021 4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED A MEASURED WIND GUST OF 77 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Schuyler, NE
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2021 3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. SPORADIC DAMAGE TO TREES NORTH OF SCHUYLER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Schuyler, 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 Colfax County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 13, 2026 8:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 95 mph. The short-track tornado touched down on the west side of the Club 91 Golf Course and moved northeast across Ro
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 Sw Leigh, NE
UNKcategory
May 29, 2024 6:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed 3 miles southwest of Howells... where it damaged a grain bin and flipped a center pivot. It moved northeast across agricultural fields between County Road T and County Road U. As it crossed County Road 14 it snapped several wood power poles. The tornado continued tracking northeast crossing near the intersection of County Road 15 and County Road V... about 1.5 miles southeast of Howells. The tornados width varied from from one-tenth to one-third of mile along its track. Straight line wind damage from the descending rear inflow jet was found south of the track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Howells, NE
UNKcategory
May 24, 2024 6:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TDS observed approximately 7 miles south-southwest of Dodge.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Dodge, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 16, 2024 6:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Howells, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 16, 2024 6:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 Tornado. Detailed reports from a combination of emergency management... eyewitnesses... and video evidence from storm spotters indicates this as the path of the tornado. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the final 1.5 miles of the track were intermittent... with occasional debris and dust at the ground level. These reports also indicate that the tornado began at 1:39 PM and lasted for approximately 10 minutes... which aligns well with the storm motion. There were at least 2 center pivots damaged along the track... and some minor damage to small outbuildings where tin roofing material was removed. These damage indicators and the degree of damage indicate that the tornado was an EF-0 with maximum winds of approximately 75 mph. Video evidence of the dust field suggests a width of approximately 40 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Howells, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 16, 2024 6:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter video via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Howells, NE
UNKcategory
Apr 16, 2024 6:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eyewitness reports and photo and video evidence show that the long-lived funnel cloud formed a ground circulation that began at approximately 118 local time and lasted for approximately 5 minutes. It slowly traveled northeast during this time... with the only damage being some minor damage to tree branches.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Clarkson, NE
UNKcategory
Jul 13, 2023 10:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A likely tornado embedded within a broader area of downburst winds appears to have impacted homes and trees on the west side of Howells... causing roof damage and shifting the walls of a garage. Beyond this area... it was difficult to discern any particular tornado damage from straight line wind damage... but there was additional damage to trees... fences... and a power substation on the south side of Howells as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
UNKcategory
May 12, 2023 10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Leigh, NE
UNKcategory
May 2, 2022 1:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF TORNADO DEVELOPED WEST OF SCHUYLER AND MOVED EAST NORTHEAST BEFORE DISSIPATING NORTHEAST OF SCHUYLER. DAMAGE ALONG THE TRACK CONSISTED OF APPROXIMATELY 20 BROKEN POWER POLES AND SEVERAL OVERTURNED CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. TIME APPROXIMATED BY REPORTS... RADAR VELOCITY... AND TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Schuyler, NE
UNKcategory
Dec 15, 2021 9:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN INTERMITTENT TORNADO TRACKED FROM NORTH TO SOUTH THROUGH HOWELLS. THE INITIAL DAMAGE POINT WAS ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN ALONG WITH MODERATE TREE DAMAGE. THE TORNADO THEN SKIPPED SEVERAL BLOCKS BEFORE REMOVING A PORTION OF THE BUILDING ATTACHED TO THE FEED AND SEED. NEARBY SECURITY CAMERAS PROVIDED VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THE BRIEF TORNADIC CIRCULATION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TOWN. THE TORNADO REMAINED INTERMITTENT AS IT TRAVELLED INTO AN OPEN FIELD TO THE NORTHEAST... DEPOSITING DEBRIS IN THE FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
EF0category
Aug 20, 2007 5:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was first reported by emergency management and then verified by a NWS storm survey and later by video from a storm chaser. The tornado caused sporadic tree and crop damage from 3 1/2 miles south of Richland, on the north bank of the Platte River where it first touched down, to around 4 miles east of Richland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.5 S Richland, NE
F0category
Mar 30, 2006 2:29 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management reported a relatively brief tornado touchdown just southeast of Richland. The tornado took the shingles off of a roof and did some tree damage as it traveled around 1/2 mile. The tornado was from the same cell that produced a brief tornado west of Bellwood in Butler county a few minutes earlier.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Richland, NE
F0category
May 22, 2004 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown of a tornado was sighted by several trained spotters near the Platte River southwest of Schuyler. The tornado touched down in open fields and apparently did little or no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Schuyler, NE
F0category
May 8, 2004 6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down just southwest of Schuyler and overturned a center pivot irrigation system before lifting. This was a separate event from the wind damage reported near town a little later.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Schuyler, NE
F0category
May 8, 2004 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained weather spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown south of Clarkson. The tornado did no apparent damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Clarkson, NE
F1category
Apr 8, 1999 12:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to 10 farmsteads and a 100 year old historic church.
Tornado Report Description: Two tornados reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Richland, NE
F1category
Jun 23, 1998 6:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE Clarkson, NE
F0category
Jun 20, 1996 8:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Rogers, NE
F0category
Jun 20, 1996 5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Howells, NE
F0category
Jun 15, 1992 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0category
Jun 15, 1992 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0category
Jun 4, 1991 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0category
Aug 2, 1990 3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F4category
Mar 13, 1990 8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jun 13, 1983 1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2category
May 20, 1982 5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Colfax County, NE
Colfax County · 3,233 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Colfax County on the Interactive Map
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Colfax County have on record?
Our records show 126 hail, 91 wind, and 35 tornado reports in Colfax County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Colfax County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Colfax County is 3.00″. It was reported near Schuyler, NE on May 22, 2004.
A storm report showed up near my home in Colfax 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 Colfax County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Colfax 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 Colfax County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Colfax 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 Colfax County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Colfax 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 Colfax County, NE, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Colfax 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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