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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kimball County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kimball County, NE from June 18, 1958 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69145 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
275
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
76
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kimball County, NE · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kimball County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail and 40 to 50 mph winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Kimball, NE
1.50″ hail
Aug 22, 2026
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 Nne Dix, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
2:49 AM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Bushnell, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Live Stream feed of quarter sized hail falling just north of the CO/NE border on Highway 71.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 S Kimball, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 Ssw Kimball, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained Spotter reported 2 inch hail falling out of core on HWY 71.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 S Kimball, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 SE Kimball, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Kimball, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Kimball, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture report via social media from a meteorologist and trained spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Kimball, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Kimball, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Car windows busted.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Kimball, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 W Kimball. Reports of 1-2 inches of hail on the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Kimball, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Kimball, NE
2.50″ hail
May 31, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of around 2.5 inches of precipitation throughout the duration of the storm event near Bushnell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.3 Se Bushnell, 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 Kimball County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Kimball, NE
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Approximately 30 power poles snapped. Determined to be from RFD winds_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Sw Potter, NE
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2026
2:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Center Pivot flipped along CR69 with one tree blown over. Roof panel missing from barn. Determined to be straight line wind damage from RFD. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Potter, NE
58 mph
Aug 14, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Echo (Pine Bluffs).
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ssw Bushnell, NE
58 mph
May 30, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP261.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dix, NE
70 mph
May 23, 2025
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Center irrigation pivot overturned and power poles downed from thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dix, NE
70 mph
May 23, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One large tree uprooted and one tree snapped in and near the cemetary. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Kimball, NE
UNK mph
May 23, 2025
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building damage from high winds... including carport collapse... section of tin roof from a large metal shop and part of a roof from local hotel displaced... and greenhouse blown over. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Kimball, NE
UNK mph
May 23, 2025
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile home pushed off foundation and shed blown several yards from thunderstorm winds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Kimball, NE
70 mph
May 18, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kimball, NE
64 mph
May 14, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kimball, NE
60 mph
Apr 1, 2025
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dix, NE
58 mph
Aug 23, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KIBM Kimbal Airport - Ibm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Kimball, NE
58 mph
Aug 23, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KIBM Kimbal Airport - Ibm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Kimball, NE
58 mph
Aug 19, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K1EW 6 SE Pine Bluffs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 SSW Bushnell, 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 Kimball County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 14, 2026
2:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy EM reported damage in a corn field_ about 100 yards long and 50 feet wide_ with objects scattered in random directions. Time estimated based off of radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 Sse Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Reports of two concurrent landspouts. Confirmed via livestream and pictures on social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSW Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
9:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Landspout over an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Kimball, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 9 SSE Bushnell. Video confirmation of ground circulation being tilted and stretched into thunderstorm updraft. Tiny condensation funnel attached to cloud base above the ground circulation. No damage has been reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
May 30, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from 10 SSE Bushnell. Kimball County EM reported an ongoing tornado. Was also indicated via radar imagery. No damage has been reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
May 21, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager observed a quick tornado spinup that lasted about 30 seconds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Kimball, NE
UNK category
May 21, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Employee reported a tornado due west of location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touched down in a field... verified by photos and timing estimated with radar. Damage to a center pivot irrigation system.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SSW Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:49 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Facebook report of the approximate latitude and longitude of the tornado end point this evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SSW Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large Tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Employee Reported Large Tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 29, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Facebook report of the approximate latitude and longitude of the tornado touchdown this evening.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSE Bushnell, NE
UNK category
Jun 27, 2023
2:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 27, 2023
2:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Rope Tornado Reported just south of Kimball via Twitter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Kimball, NE
UNK category
Jun 27, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kimball County, NE
Kimball County · 1,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported damage to house 1 mile south of Kimball near the airport. Multiple power lines down south of the reservoir.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Kimball, 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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U.S. Census Data · County

Kimball County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,348
Households1,531
Housing units1,812
Income
Median household income$59,438
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,508
Attached single-family46
Small multifamily75
Large multifamily17
Mobile homes166
Housing mix
Single-family share83.2%
Attached-home share2.5%
Multifamily share5.1%
Mobile-home share9.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,101
Renter-occupied430
Vacant units281
Home value & age
Median home value$109,900
Owner homes $300k+12.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1953
Older-home share86.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,494
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kimball County

69145 213
Kimball, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69128 154
Bushnell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
82082 144
Pine Bluffs, WY Hail, wind & tornado reports
69156 111
Potter, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69133 75
Dix, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 275 hail, 72 wind, and 76 tornado reports in Kimball County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kimball County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kimball County is 4.25″. It was reported near Kimball, NE on May 24, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kimball 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 Kimball County address?

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