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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lincoln County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lincoln County, NE from May 2, 1955 through September 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1,129
Wind Reports
609
Tornado Reports
121
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lincoln County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail at NWS office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E North Platte, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
2:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media photo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE North Platte, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report with photo via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S North Platte, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E North Platte, NE
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brady, NE
3.50″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Wellfleet, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maxwell, NE
2.75″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wellfleet, NE
3.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Wellfleet, NE
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Wellfleet, NE
2.25″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Wellfleet, NE
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NW Wellfleet, NE
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Wellfleet, 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 Lincoln County

30 reports
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70 mph
Sep 6, 2026
6:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Nebraska Department of Roads site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sutherland, NE
60 mph
Sep 6, 2026
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Sutherland, NE
69 mph
Aug 29, 2026
5:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLBF North Platte Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
57 mph
Aug 29, 2026
5:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station UP101 North Platte 7ESE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Maxwell, NE
58 mph
Aug 29, 2026
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLBF North Platte Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
70 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, NE
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maxwell, NE
64 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E North Platte, NE
75 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
80 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
62 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw North Platte, NE
71 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E North Platte, NE
73 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
91 mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Ssw Stapleton, NE
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Gandy, 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 Lincoln County

30 reports
UNK category
May 31, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout]
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NE Dickens, NE
UNK category
May 31, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm Spotter reported tornado via Twitter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Wellfleet, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado developed and tracked approximately 3 miles to the south where it dissipated almost 45 minutes later. Damage was reported to power lines... shelter belts and an overturned pivot was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Dickens, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports over phone and social media of Tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Dickens, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Landspout touched down and moved to the west-southwest for approximately 1 mile before ending.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ENE Dickens, NE
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Estimated location of the landspout.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Hershey, NE
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Off duty NWS employee reported an ongoing landspout 5 miles west of town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W North Platte, NE
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Estimated location of 1 mile south of Sutherland Power Plant.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Sutherland, NE
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Estimated location of 14 miles SW of Hershy... landspout continues on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SW Hershey, NE
UNK category
May 15, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Multiple reports and photos of landspout tornadoes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Hershey, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
2:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Maxwell, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
2:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotter reports tornado 2 miles south of Lake Maloney.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S North Platte, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
12:29 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reports a tornado 6 NW of Wallace.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Grainton, NE
UNK category
May 6, 2024
5:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Photo of landspout received from Public.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 N Wellfleet, NE
UNK category
Jul 21, 2020
12:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County · 12,113 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN... QUICKLY WRAPPED IN RAIN. CORRECTED FOR LOCATION
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Dickens, 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

Lincoln County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,122
Households14,585
Housing units16,581
Income
Median household income$64,342
$100k+ households38.3%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,113
Attached single-family507
Small multifamily1,468
Large multifamily1,247
Mobile homes1,236
Housing mix
Single-family share73.1%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share16.4%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,357
Renter-occupied5,228
Vacant units1,996
Home value & age
Median home value$183,100
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1969
Older-home share71.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,021
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lincoln County

69101 824
North Platte, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69163 322
Stapleton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69165 249
Sutherland, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69138 237
Gothenburg, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69120 183
Arnold, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69143 171
Hershey, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69025 146
Curtis, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69151 130
Maxwell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69169 118
Wallace, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69123 110
Brady, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69170 98
Wellfleet, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69029 90
Farnam, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69039 51
Stockville, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
69132 36
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 1,129 hail, 609 wind, and 121 tornado reports in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lincoln County is 4.50″. It was reported near North Platte, NE on June 13, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County address?

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