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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McPherson County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McPherson County, NE from May 20, 1974 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69101 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
209
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McPherson County, NE · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McPherson County

30 reports
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2.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to baseball sized reported via picture from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 18 WNW Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
12:54 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 E Arthur, NE
3.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 W Tryon, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2025
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 W Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 4, 2023
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Storm chaser reports quarter sized hail and smaller covering ground... quickly melting.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
1:20 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Ringgold, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2023
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Flats, NE
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED LOTS OF SMALL HAIL OF PENNY TO NICKEL SIZED WITH SOME QUARTER SIZED HAIL MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 W Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSE Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2022
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NE
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2022
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED 5 MINUTES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Bucktail Lake, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2020
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2020
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Bucktail Lake, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Bucktail Lake, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2020
1:40 AM UTC
Hail report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 S Tryon, 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 McPherson County

30 reports
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73 mph
Aug 28, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Tryon, NE
75 mph
Aug 28, 2026
12:43 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Tryon, NE
70 mph
Aug 28, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Tryon, NE
69 mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:56 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 ESE Tryon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Tryon, NE
63 mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Tryon, NE
70 mph
Apr 13, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED AT 70 MPH AT THIS LOCATION. BLOWING DUST AND LITTLE TO NO RAIN. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NE Tryon, NE
60 mph
Sep 17, 2022
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ringgold, NE
70 mph
Jul 20, 2020
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60-70 MPH WIND GUSTS WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NNW Tryon, NE
UNK mph
May 24, 2020
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 15 NW Tryon, NE
58 mph
Jul 1, 2018
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Tryon, NE
60 mph
Jul 1, 2018
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW SMALL TREE LIMBS DOWN AND PEA SIZE HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 NW Tryon, NE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCHES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 WSW Tryon, NE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF WINDOWS TAKEN OUT... DOOR FRAME BLOWN OUT... AND SHED BLOWN OFF FOUNDATION. AG EQUIPMENT BLOWN MOVED LARGE DISTANCES AND ROOF REMOVED FROM OUTBUILDING. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 17 WSW Tryon, NE
60 mph
May 28, 2018
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 N Tryon, NE
60 mph
May 28, 2018
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Tryon, 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 McPherson County

13 reports
UNK category
Aug 3, 2025
9:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Report via social media with a picture of a landspout. Location estimated from chaser report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 W Tryon, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
10:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Ringgold, NE
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PHOTO OF POSSIBLE TORNADO ONGOING. LOCATION ESTIMATED VIA SPOTTER LOCATION AND RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 30 W Stapleton, NE
UNK category
Jul 7, 2016
1:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SW Tryon, NE
EF0 category
Mar 18, 2012
8:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down approximately five miles south southeast of Ringgold in McPherson County and tracked north and northwest before dissipating near the Ringgold church. Tornado damage included several large tree limbs broken off, cedar trees uprooted, a center pivot irrigation system twisted and overturned, damage to a church building and small storage building. The tornado was on the ground intermittently for four minutes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.05 S Ringgold, NE
F0 category
Jun 6, 2005
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brief tornado touched down over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SW Tryon, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 2005
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado made a brief touchdown over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Tryon, NE
F0 category
Jun 4, 2005
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm spawned a weak tornado that made a brief touchdown over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 W Tryon, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
4:22 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down briefly over open rangeland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Tryon, NE
F0 category
Jul 8, 2003
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As the tornado touched down on the northwest side of town, it ripped off the porch on a house. As it moved east southeast to the center of town, it ripped off the roof of the McPherson County Courthouse which was thrown into the northwest corner of the roof of the elementary school damaging it. An attached garage was ripped off a house. A horse trailer was picked up and moved from one side of a building to the other side of a building. Finally on the east end of Tryon, the tornado destroyed a porch on a home. Numerous power poles were down and at least 14 large trees were snapped off or uprooted. A few large hailstones also accompanied the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tryon, NE
F0 category
Jun 9, 2001
9:01 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F0 Tornado up to 1/2 mile wide traveled through open rangeland. Utility poles were broken off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 WSW Tryon, NE
F0 category
Jun 17, 1991
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jul 10, 1977
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for McPherson County, NE
McPherson County · 247 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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U.S. Census Data · County

McPherson County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population463
Households196
Housing units259
Income
Median household income$61,316
$100k+ households36.2%
$150k+ households10.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached247
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes12
Housing mix
Single-family share95.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied143
Renter-occupied53
Vacant units63
Home value & age
Median home value$124,200
Owner homes $300k+21.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1957
Older-home share84.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars187
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 209 hail, 43 wind, and 13 tornado reports in McPherson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McPherson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McPherson County is 3.50″. It was reported near Tryon, NE on June 20, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in McPherson 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 McPherson County address?

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