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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Franklin County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Franklin County, NE from July 31, 1956 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68939 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
186
Wind Reports
101
Tornado Reports
28
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Franklin County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Franklin County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 21, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report from the state line... north of the Home on the Range cabin and south of Franklin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Franklin, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickel to quarter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Hildreth, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Power pole also snapped at this intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Hildreth, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2024
8:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Riverton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters in Riverton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riverton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2024
3:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on social media of quarter sized hail near the Hwy 10 and 4 Junction. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Upland, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Campbell, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Upland, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2023
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Hildreth, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report on social media of quarter size hail east of Macon. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Macon, NE
1.00″ hail
Oct 3, 2023
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of pea to quarter size hail on the southwest side of town. Time est. from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2023
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Riverton, NE
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2023
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONGOING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRANKLIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, NE
1.25″ hail
May 5, 2023
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE REPORTED BY COUNTY DISPATCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: Franklin, 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 Franklin County

30 reports
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64 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrected source of previous report. Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Franklin, NE
64 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis Weatherlink Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Franklin, NE
74 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hildreth, NE
60 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Wilcox, NE
58 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Wilcox, NE
UNK mph
May 31, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Unofficial personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Upland, NE
60 mph
May 31, 2026
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Franklin, NE
58 mph
May 17, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Hildreth, NE
59 mph
May 17, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Riverton, NE
59 mph
May 17, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Riverton, NE
61 mph
May 17, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Hildreth, NE
59 mph
May 17, 2026
2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Wilcox, NE
62 mph
Jun 17, 2025
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Franklin, NE
72 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: site WL-BLOOMINGTON8.16NNW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Macon, NE
62 mph
Jun 17, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: site PWS-KNEWILCO20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Macon, 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 Franklin County

28 reports
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Just touched down. Storm chaser report via NWSChat.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Hildreth, NE
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF BRIEF EF-1 TORNADO 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF UPLAND ON SUNDAY EVENING. PLEASE REFER TO EARLIER-ISSUED PUBLIC INFO STATEMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Macon, NE
UNK category
Nov 27, 2016
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO CONFIRMATION OF BRIEF TORNADO. TIME PROVIDED BY STORM CHASER. LOCATIONS EST FM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Upland, NE
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2014
6:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 3 miles south-southwest of Hildreth and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.03 SW Hildreth, NE
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2014
1:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 2 miles north-northeast of Upland and was on the ground for about 3 minutes. No damage was reported with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.89 NNE Upland, NE
EF0 category
Jul 13, 2011
8:04 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second brief touchdown was reported approximately 5 miles southeast of Upland. No damage was reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Upland, NE
EF0 category
Jul 13, 2011
7:43 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported approximately 4 miles southwest of Upland. No damage was reported from this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Upland, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
5:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado set down briefly in northeast Franklin county and snapped a few power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Campbell, NE
F0 category
May 26, 2002
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down east of Naponee
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Naponee, NE
F1 category
May 2, 1999
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Macon, NE
F0 category
Jul 7, 1996
8:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Naponee, NE
F1 category
May 7, 1993
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado first spotted near the Kansas state line four miles south of Riverton where it destroyed grain bins and outbuildings on a farm. It was last spotted at Franklin.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Riverton, NE
F0 category
Jul 2, 1992
1:23 AM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 1991
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
Jun 18, 1990
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Franklin County, NE
Franklin County · 1,404 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Franklin County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,868
Households1,290
Housing units1,543
Income
Median household income$57,692
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,404
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily41
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes80
Housing mix
Single-family share91.0%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,025
Renter-occupied265
Vacant units253
Home value & age
Median home value$99,100
Owner homes $300k+7.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1943
Older-home share86%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,242
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Franklin County

68939 87
Franklin, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68982 87
Wilcox, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68947 54
Hildreth, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68981 48
Upland, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68972 47
Riverton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68932 42
Campbell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68960 33
Naponee, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68929 13
Bloomington, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 186 hail, 101 wind, and 28 tornado reports in Franklin County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Franklin County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Franklin County is 4.00″. It was reported near Franklin, NE on May 26, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Franklin 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 Franklin County address?

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