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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Deuel County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Deuel County, NE from June 1, 1956 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69129 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
212
Wind Reports
94
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Deuel County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Deuel County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Sep 6, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Social media photo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chappell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickels with a few quarters. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chappell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2023
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Chappell, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
5:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
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Hail Report Description: report via spotter network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ESE Chappell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2022
1:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
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Hail Report Description: HAIL WAS ESTIMATED AT 3 INCHES DEEP ON TOP OF THEIR CAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Lewellen, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2021
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Springs, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 16, 2021
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER CALLED TO REPORT MOSTLY PEAS BUT SOME INCH TO INCH AND A HALF HAIL... AND 45 MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Big Springs, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2021
10:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTED REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WNW Big Springs, NE
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2020
1:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
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Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Chappell, NE
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2020
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.5 INCH HAIL REPORTED
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chappell, NE
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2020
1:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1.00 HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NW Chappell, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
6:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM RADIO STATION
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Big Springs, NE
2.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA FACEBOOK PICTURE REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Big Springs, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2019
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOME GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL MIXED WITH SMALLER SIZES
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Springs, NE
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2019
4:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DAMAGED NUMEROUS CAR WINDOWS ON INTERSTATE 76 FROM THE COLORADO STATE LINE EAST TO BIG SPRINGS. SEVERAL SEMI TRACTOR TRAILERS SUSTAINED BROKEN WINDOWS AT THE BIG SPRINGS TRUCK STOP AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Big Springs, 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 Deuel County

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62 mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ese Lodgepole, NE
61 mph
Jul 2, 2026
9:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Big Springs, NE
79 mph
Jul 1, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Big Springs, NE
67 mph
Jul 1, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Big Springs, NE
73 mph
Jul 1, 2026
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Big Springs, NE
64 mph
Jun 24, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS-KNEBIGSP22.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Big Springs, NE
68 mph
Jun 14, 2025
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS KNEBIGSP22.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Big Springs, NE
60 mph
May 15, 2025
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Big Springs, NE
65 mph
May 15, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Chappell, NE
58 mph
May 15, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Chappell, NE
62 mph
Sep 8, 2024
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust likely associated with a heat burst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Big Springs, NE
64 mph
Jul 18, 2023
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Chappell, NE
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHOP DESTROYED FROM HIGH WINDS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Big Springs, NE
58 mph
Jul 8, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UNION PACIFIC MESONET
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Chappell, NE
60 mph
May 27, 2019
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ALSO NICKEL SIZE HAIL
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WSW Big Springs, 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 Deuel County

21 reports
UNK category
May 17, 2022
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT RELAYED BY STATE PATROL DISPATCH... LANDSPOUT NEAR THE INTERSTATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Big Springs, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
8:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 N Big Springs, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
8:28 PM UTC
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO SPOTTED ABOUT 9 MILES WEST OF BIG SPRINGS
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 WSW Big Springs, NE
EF0 category
Jul 18, 2012
1:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down over open range land.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.18 S Big Spgs, NE
EF0 category
Jul 3, 2012
6:51 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado briefly touched down in open range land with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.09 ENE Chappell, NE
EF0 category
Aug 13, 2008
5:41 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous photos were taken of the tornado as it moved very slowly southeast. The tornado stayed over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.87 ENE Chappell, NE
EF0 category
Mar 24, 2007
4:45 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The cooperative observer reported a tornado with a brief touchdown 2 miles north of Big Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Big Spgs, NE
F1 category
Jun 10, 2004
1:41 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after the tornado touched down 10 miles ESE of Chappell, it hit a farmstead near the intersection of Highway 27 and Interstate 80. Three old, unanchored trailer homes were picked up and moved with two of them completely destroyed. A metal shed was tossed 40 yards and numerous trees were broken or uprooted. As the tornado crossed Interstate 80, it overturned a vehicle pulling a U-Haul trailer. Two children in the automobile were taken to an area hospital, treated for minor injuries and released. The tornado width increased to 1/8 of a mile as it moved northeast of the interstate. Approximately 8 miles WNW of Big Springs, a center pivot irrigation system was overturned, power poles were broken and a couple of old outbuildings lost their roofs. Baseball size hail also fell on the west side of the storm damaging 2 law enforcement vehicles about 12 miles west of Big Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Chappell, NE
F0 category
Jun 20, 2003
6:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado made a brief touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW Big Spgs, NE
F0 category
Aug 24, 2002
2:13 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado made a brief touchdown which damaged some out buildings and overturned a center pivot irrigation system.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Big Spgs, NE
F0 category
Aug 17, 1999
3:11 PM CST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A spotter reported that a tornado touched down briefly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Big Spgs, NE
F0 category
Jun 27, 1999
10:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Chappell, NE
F0 category
Aug 28, 1997
2:53 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The weak tornado touched down for a brief time period in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW Big Spgs, NE
F0 category
Jul 25, 1996
4:06 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Chappell, NE
F0 category
Jun 8, 1994
3:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Deuel County, NE
Deuel County · 913 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down between Chappell and Big Springs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Chappell, 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

Deuel County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,865
Households825
Housing units1,000
Income
Median household income$61,438
$100k+ households34.4%
$150k+ households8.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached913
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily44
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes31
Housing mix
Single-family share91.3%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share4.8%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied682
Renter-occupied143
Vacant units175
Home value & age
Median home value$97,200
Owner homes $300k+9.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1947
Older-home share89.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars808
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69129 192
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69122 182
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 212 hail, 94 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Deuel County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Deuel County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Deuel County is 3.00″. It was reported near Big Springs, NE on August 7, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Deuel 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 Deuel County address?

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