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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Madison County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Madison County, NE from May 25, 1955 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
224
Wind Reports
236
Tornado Reports
44
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Madison County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of hail up to ping pong ball sized along with wind driven hail damage to siding. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Norfolk, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
5:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter report of hail up to quarter sized... wind driven.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Norfolk, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
5:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Norfolk, NE
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Norfolk, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Meadow Grove, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed by EM. Spotter had nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Norfolk, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Meadow Grove, NE
2.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Meadow Grove, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Meadow Grove, NE
3.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Meadow Grove, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Meadow Grove, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Meadow Grove, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2024
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Shattered windshield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Tilden, 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 Madison County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Norfolk, NE
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree branches down and a power pole knocked over. Some residents without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, NE
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Image relayed from social media of a 2 ft diameter tree blown down_ time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Norfolk, NE
101 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: As measured at a personal weather station. Destroyed well-anchored car port.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hadar, NE
64 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Norfolk, NE
59 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Norfolk, NE
70 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Norfolk, NE
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a power line snapped and large tree limbs down. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Norfolk, NE
64 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Norfolk, NE
63 mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Madison, NE
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed public report of several large tree branches (6-8 inches in diameter) down and siding damage to a home. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Meadow Grove, NE
80 mph
Jun 30, 2026
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Newman Grove, NE
67 mph
Jun 30, 2026
4:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Newman Grove, NE
64 mph
May 17, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Newman Grove, NE
63 mph
Jul 11, 2025
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust of 63 mph measured by ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Norfolk, 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 Madison County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 25, 2024
11:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Off duty NWS Employee reported a brief tornado touchdown north of Highway 32 and just east of 543rd.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NE Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
Jun 25, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on ground briefly at 652PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Madison, NE
UNK category
Jun 25, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Meadow Grove, NE
UNK category
Jun 15, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photo evidence and eyewitness reports of a funnel cloud with a short-lived ground circulation and dust cloud. Brief tornado at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
Jun 15, 2024
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Battle Creek, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief EF1 tornado touched down near Grandview Road and East Sherwood Rood... causing tree damage at a farmstead. The tornado moved northeast... damaging large trees along the way and causing EF-1 damage to a gymnastics gym and a pallet plant. The tornado then lifted as it crossed the North Fork of the Elkhorn river.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Norfolk, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A SHORT-LIVED EF-1 TORNADO TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 3.1 MILES TO THE NORTH NORTHWEST... PRIMARILY CAUSING DAMAGE TO TREES. THE MOST FOCUSED DAMAGE WAS IN A GROVE OF MATURE COTTONWOOD TREES WHERE MULTIPLE TRUNKS WERE SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Hadar, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2023
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SPOTTER VIDEO CONFIRMED AN EF-U TORNADO AT THIS LOCATION. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Newman Grove, NE
UNK category
May 5, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE PICTURES OF A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN A FIELD. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Meadow Grove, NE
UNK category
Jun 2, 2018
2:59 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Madison, NE
UNK category
Jun 16, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHORT LIVED TORNADO VERIFIED BY PHOTO AND VIDEO EVIDENCE CAUSED MINOR TREE DAMAGE. TOTAL PATH LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILES WITH A PEAK DAMAGE WIDTH OF AROUND 25 YARDS. TORNADO PATH MAY HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENT AT TIMES DUE TO FEW IMPACTED DAMAGE INDICATORS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Madison, NE
EF0 category
May 27, 2012
5:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was on the ground for a few minutes near Highways 121 and 32. The tornado was caught on video by a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.47 W Madison, NE
F1 category
Jul 16, 2001
8:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado west of Madison which downed power lines and destroyed a few grain bins. The tornado also demolished a garage and car as well overturning a center pivot irrigation system.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 16 W Madison, NE
F0 category
Jun 19, 2000
7:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of a small tornado reported by a storm spotter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Newman Grove, NE
F0 category
Jun 3, 2000
9:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, NE
Madison County · 10,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This was probably the same tornado that was reported west of Pierce. It apparently tracked from west of Pierce into extreme northwest Madison county before lifting. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Meadow Grove, 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

Madison County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population35,535
Households14,152
Housing units15,371
Income
Median household income$64,637
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,473
Attached single-family568
Small multifamily1,646
Large multifamily2,120
Mobile homes558
Housing mix
Single-family share68.1%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share24.5%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,559
Renter-occupied4,593
Vacant units1,219
Home value & age
Median home value$196,000
Owner homes $300k+21.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,430
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Madison County

68701 295
Norfolk, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68748 83
Madison, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68642 72
Humphrey, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68758 70
Newman Grove, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68752 54
Meadow Grove, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68781 52
Tilden, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68644 41
Lindsay, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68715 31
Battle Creek, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 224 hail, 236 wind, and 44 tornado reports in Madison County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Madison County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Madison County is 3.50″. It was reported near Meadow Grove, NE on June 25, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison 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 Madison County address?

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