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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Dawson County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Dawson County, NE from May 2, 1955 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69138 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
389
Wind Reports
337
Tornado Reports
63
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dawson County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Dawson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Willow Island, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gothenburg, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
3:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of hail up to quarter size received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sumner, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
3:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of hail around the size of golf balls received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sumner, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
3:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ground was white with hail. Most were ping pong ball size and smaller a few were golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Eddyville, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
2:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Eddyville, NE
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lexington, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lexington, NE
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size wind driven hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Johnson Lake, NE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Lexington, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Lexington, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter Network reports baseball sized hail northeast of Farnam.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Farnam, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2025
6:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Willow Island, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports quarter sized hail near Darr.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Lexington, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports quarter sized hail West-southwest of Overton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Overton, 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 Dawson County

30 reports
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70 mph
Aug 30, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 70mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Eddyville, NE
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Sumner, NE
70 mph
Aug 30, 2026
6:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 70mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Sumner, NE
50 mph
Aug 30, 2026
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 50mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Sumner, NE
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lexington Airport, NE
55 mph
Aug 30, 2026
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reports gust to 55mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Johnson Lake, NE
58 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cozad, NE
56 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
65 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
64 mph
Aug 28, 2026
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gothenburg, NE
54 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cozad, NE
52 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Gothenburg. Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
50 mph
Aug 25, 2026
10:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Gothenburg. Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Gothenburg, NE
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
11:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Concert stage overturned. Time estimated from nearby reports.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Gothenburg, NE
56 mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Ne Gothenburg, 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 Dawson County

30 reports
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser video and report confirms brief touchdown near I-80 just east of the Overton exit. Not fully condensed but debris visible. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Overton, NE
UNK category
Oct 3, 2023
8:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado occurred about 3 miles east of Overton. This tornado upset at least two center irrigation pivots... and the associated rear flank downdraft damaged three more pivots. One farmstead reported tree damage. One helpful nugget of information was video from a nearby home showing the condensation funnel as it formed. The tornado likely dissipated in a pasture after a couple minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Overton, NE
UNK category
May 7, 2023
3:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: APPROXIMATE STARTING POINT OF AN EF1 RATED TORNADO WHICH MOVED SOUTHEAST ACROSS JOHNSON LAKE FROM 1054 PM TO 1100 PM. THE TORNADO ENDED JUST EAST OF THE LAKE. PATH LENGTH WAS 4.95 MILES. MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 80 YARDS. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDSPEED WAS 95 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Johnson Lake, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED TO PIVOT... FLAG POLE... TREES... AND POWER POLES NEAR THE COZAD CEMETERY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT OF RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO. LOCATION IS APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Eddyville, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED AT THIS LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
1:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON GROUND KICKING UP LOTS OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WAS ON THE PHONE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR HAIL... WHEN THEY GOT A REPORT OVER THE RADIO OF A TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO JUST NORTH OF COZAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Cozad, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED TRESS AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE ROAD... LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS ROAD BLOCKED EAST AND WEST BOUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Farnam, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO DAMAGE REPORTED TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Farnam, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Farnam, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN. JUST NORTHEAST OF FARNAM. EXACT LOCATION UNCERTAIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Farnam, NE
UNK category
May 18, 2019
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPOTTER NETWORK REPORT OF LIKELY TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Farnam, NE
EF0 category
Jul 9, 2013
4:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dawson County, NE
Dawson County · 7,501 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down in far northern portions of Dawson County during the late afternoon. It was on the ground for approximately 10 minutes, with an estimated maximum width of 50 yards and maximum wind speed of 75 MPH. No damage was reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.14 WNW Buffalo, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Dawson County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,020
Households8,982
Housing units9,905
Income
Median household income$65,383
$100k+ households37.6%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,501
Attached single-family139
Small multifamily657
Large multifamily800
Mobile homes808
Housing mix
Single-family share75.7%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share8.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,808
Renter-occupied3,174
Vacant units923
Home value & age
Median home value$157,800
Owner homes $300k+15.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1968
Older-home share68.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,476
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Dawson County

69138 237
Gothenburg, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68850 210
Lexington, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69130 182
Cozad, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68937 167
Elwood, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69028 119
Eustis, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68860 103
Oconto, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68836 92
Elm Creek, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69029 90
Farnam, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68863 73
Overton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68878 51
Sumner, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68834 40
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 389 hail, 337 wind, and 63 tornado reports in Dawson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dawson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Dawson County is 4.50″. It was reported near Gothenburg, NE on August 10, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dawson 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 Dawson County address?

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