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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Holt County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Holt County, NE from May 2, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68823 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
565
Wind Reports
225
Tornado Reports
79
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Holt County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Holt County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mostly peas but a couple of quarters. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wsw Butte, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
1:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ewing, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Wsw Ewing, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ewing, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report via storm chaser stream.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Nnw Chambers, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported a half inch of rain. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nw Amelia, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Butte, NE
1.50″ hail
Sep 1, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarters to ping pong.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Stuart, NE
0.70″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Stuart, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Inman, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Nw Chambers, NE
1.25″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 Wsw Amelia, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 Sw Amelia, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Amelia, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2025
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Butte, 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 Holt County

30 reports
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60 mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Nne Oneill, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Chambers, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
2:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Chambers, NE
62 mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Stuart, NE
60 mph
Jul 30, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Stuart, NE
64 mph
Jul 3, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 N Page, NE
79 mph
Jun 11, 2026
3:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Measured on home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NE Atkinson, NE
67 mph
Jun 10, 2026
3:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 SW Atkinson, NE
65 mph
Aug 14, 2025
3:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At home weather station had a 65 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 WSW Butte, NE
59 mph
Jul 2, 2025
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KONL O''Neill Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
61 mph
Jun 23, 2025
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KONL AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Oneill, NE
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: photos of a snapped power pole and tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Amelia, NE
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
11:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller relays report of multiple 6 to 8 inch branches downed in pasture 2 miles to east. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WSW Ewing, NE
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous 4 to 6 inch diameter limbs down at this location. Winds estimated at 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Bristow, NE
59 mph
Jul 14, 2024
8:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Butte, 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 Holt County

30 reports
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND 8 MILES SOUTH OF CHAMBERS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Chambers, NE
UNK category
May 10, 2016
8:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN LOFTED A ROCK INTO A TRACTOR WINDSHIELD CAUSING IT TO SHATTER. THE EXTERIOR OF A SHED ADJACENT TO THE TRACTOR WAS ALSO DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Atkinson, NE
EF0 category
Aug 18, 2011
4:48 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just southeast of Ewing near the Holt county and Antelope county line. It was on the ground for one minute with no damage observed. At the time of the report, the tornado was large and was becoming rain wrapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.54 ESE Ewing, NE
EF0 category
Aug 18, 2011
4:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a brief tornado touchdown just north of Ewing. As the storm moved over Ewing the entire storm exhibited massive rotation. No damage occurred from this tornado and it was rated as an EF0 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ewing, NE
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
5:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement confirmed a tornado on the eastern edge of O'Neill. In addition there was a lot of dust picked up over an open corn field by the rear flank downdraft that made it difficult to view. The tornado was briefly on the ground with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.7 NE O Neill, NE
EF0 category
May 30, 2011
4:05 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dispatcher reported tornado briefly touched down in open field where foliage debris extended east along Highway 11.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 S Atkinson, NE
EF2 category
Mar 23, 2009
2:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado uprooted large cottonwood trees at the end of a driveway as it touched down. The tornado then moved north and destroyed a metal windbreak and then demolished an old one-room schoolhouse and broke off a power pole. The tornado then broke off trees in a shelter belt before lifting. A grain trailer was also damaged and another one tipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.42 N (Onl)O Neill Arpt, NE
EF2 category
Jun 5, 2008
3:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell tornado touched down just north-northeast of Rose in Rock County and entered Holt County approximately 13 miles south-southwest of Stuart and continued for another 10 miles before dissipating 3 miles south-southeast of Stuart. In Holt County, the multiple vortex tornado broke off power poles, destroyed outbuildings, overturned several center pivot irrigation systems, snapped and uprooted numerous large trees, damaged roofs, and moved vehicles. The tornado maintained the EF2 rating in both Rock and Holt Counties. The average path width in Holt County was 30 yards with the maximum width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.77 SSW Stuart, NE
F0 category
Sep 18, 2005
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An Antelope County Sheriff Deputy reported a brief tornado touchdown over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Ewing, NE
F0 category
Jul 15, 2004
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched town in open rangeland with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Ewing, NE
F1 category
Jul 15, 2004
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in a cornfield and overturned a center pivot irrigation system as it moved southeast.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Page, NE
F0 category
May 29, 2004
4:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: While the tornado made a brief touchdown, it destroyed a weak barn.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW O Neill, NE
F0 category
May 29, 2004
4:33 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S O Neill, NE
F0 category
May 29, 2004
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly over an open field near the O'Neill Country Club. Large tree limbs were broken off at the Country Club.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW O Neill, NE
F0 category
May 16, 2004
6:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Holt County, NE
Holt County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado moved across open fields and pastures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Page, 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

Holt County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,093
Households4,064
Housing units4,905
Income
Median household income$67,225
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,173
Attached single-family66
Small multifamily279
Large multifamily80
Mobile homes307
Housing mix
Single-family share85.1%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,960
Renter-occupied1,104
Vacant units841
Home value & age
Median home value$152,000
Owner homes $300k+17.7%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1966
Older-home share73.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,928
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Holt County

68823 454
Burwell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68763 221
O'Neill, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68713 206
Atkinson, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68735 109
Ewing, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68780 95
Stuart, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68777 91
Spencer, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68711 77
NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68725 66
Chambers, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68726 65
Clearwater, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68746 63
Lynch, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68764 53
Orchard, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68766 39
Page, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68734 22
Emmet, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68742 11
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 565 hail, 225 wind, and 79 tornado reports in Holt County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Holt County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Holt County is 4.50″. It was reported near Ewing, NE on May 3, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Holt 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 Holt County address?

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