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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Dakota County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Dakota County, NE from May 26, 1955 through June 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68770 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
98
Wind Reports
83
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dakota County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Dakota County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
6:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A couple stones as large as golf ball but mostly dime to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Homer, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Homer, NE
1.50″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Homer, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE South Sioux City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Sioux City, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2020
9:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL 2 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES ALSO DOWNED BY STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Waterbury, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2020
9:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FOUND THREE HOURS AFTER STORM PASSED. PHOTOS AND REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Waterbury, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALSO SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW South Sioux City, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2015
8:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE South Sioux City, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
10:11 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Emerson, NE
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2015
9:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Emerson, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
4:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.72 SW Jackson, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2012
9:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 SW Willis, NE
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.14 W Willis, NE
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2012
9:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 W Willis, 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 Dakota County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree branches downed around South Sioux City... with some laying on vehicles or residential structures.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Sioux City, NE
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree roughly 30 feet tall and 12 inch in diameter blocking westbound lane of Hwy 20 in Jackson.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jackson, NE
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs up to 3 inches in diameter broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Jackson, NE
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2023
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees snapped. Minor roof damage to a couple of houses. Winds estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homer, NE
UNK mph
Dec 15, 2021
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ELECTRIC POLE BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homer, NE
60 mph
Oct 11, 2020
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. ESTIMATES THE WIND GUSTS WERE UP TO 60 MPH IN THE RAIN CORE. NO HAIL... BUT DID GET 0.65 OF RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Waterbury, NE
65 mph
Jun 29, 2017
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE South Sioux City, NE
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2017
2:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREE BRANCHES DOWN AROUND SOUTH SIOUX CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Sioux City, NE
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homer, NE
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2016
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN...TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homer, NE
64 mph
Jul 17, 2015
9:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including two 18 inch diameter trees and numerous smaller branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE South Sioux City, NE
70 mph
Aug 31, 2014
5:12 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a few large trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dakota City, NE
60 mph
Aug 31, 2014
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.16 SSE Coburn, NE
64 mph
Jun 30, 2014
9:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including branches up to 6 inches in diameter blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W Homer, NE
60 mph
May 11, 2011
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down light poles.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SE South Sioux City, 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 Dakota County

8 reports
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2014
4:41 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.47 SSW Hubbard, NE
EF0 category
Oct 4, 2013
5:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed in northern Dakota County and caused no reported damage before crossing the Missouri River into Union County of South Dakota.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 ENE Willis, NE
F2 category
Aug 17, 2001
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado completely destroyed at least ten houses and heavily damaged several others. The tornado heavily damaged the town school, including taking most of the roof off the school. The only church in town and a telephone company building were also heavily damaged. Power lines, poles, and trees were blown down, and electricity and water service were knocked out. Three empty box cars on the southeast side of Jackson were toppled. Three injuries included a woman with a broken leg and cuts rescued from the rubble of a house, and two children with minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jackson, NE
F0 category
Jul 16, 1996
10:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Jackson, NE
F0 category
May 27, 1995
4:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly and caused no damage. The tornado was observed, by the observer on duty, at the Sioux City Iowa Airport.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Sioux City, NE
F0 category
Jun 24, 1987
5:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F4 category
Jul 28, 1986
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
May 26, 1955
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Dakota County, NE
Dakota County · 5,197 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Dakota County

South Sioux City, NE 46
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Hubbard, NE 41
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Jackson, NE 39
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Homer, NE 35
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Dakota County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,331
Households7,299
Housing units7,795
Income
Median household income$71,655
$100k+ households44.6%
$150k+ households16.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,197
Attached single-family131
Small multifamily887
Large multifamily854
Mobile homes726
Housing mix
Single-family share66.7%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share22.3%
Mobile-home share9.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,712
Renter-occupied2,587
Vacant units496
Home value & age
Median home value$168,100
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1974
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,886
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Dakota County

68770 78
Ponca, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68733 50
Emerson, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68776 45
South Sioux City, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68743 34
Jackson, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68731 30
Dakota City, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68741 26
Hubbard, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68030 25
Homer, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68785 9
Waterbury, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 98 hail, 83 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Dakota County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dakota County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Dakota County is 3.00″. It was reported near N Hubbard, NE on August 18, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dakota 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 Dakota County address?

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