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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Perkins County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Perkins County, NE from April 22, 1957 through June 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69153 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
329
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
43
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Perkins County, NE · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Perkins County

30 reports
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2.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed with photos from VFD. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Grant, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from county dispatch and time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Grant, NE
1.75″ hail
May 30, 2026
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Elsie, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 16, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSW Grant, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2024
1:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Venango, NE
1.50″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter report of ping pong ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Brandon, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 27, 2024
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: via SpotterNetwork.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Elsie, NE
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
1:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Grainton, NE
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSW Grainton, NE
3.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 3.5 inch measured hail from storm chaser.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Madrid, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 23, 2023
8:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Big Springs, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2023
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Was out during the storm. Arrived back to see quarter size hail still on the ground. Time from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Grainton, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2023
6:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Grant, NE
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2023
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF MOSTLY PEA SIZED HAIL WITH SOME QUARTER SIZED HAIL MIXED IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Roscoe, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 17, 2022
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Madrid, 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 Perkins County

30 reports
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70 mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Madrid, NE
58 mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Madrid, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. VFD reports multiple pivots overturned in the area. Significant building damage from apparent straight line winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Madrid, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed report from VFD with photos. Tree uprooted and laying on a house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Madrid, NE
77 mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Grant, NE
59 mph
Jun 25, 2026
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Grant, NE
58 mph
Feb 25, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS-KNEELSIE12.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Elsie, NE
58 mph
Jun 30, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Grant, NE
65 mph
Jun 29, 2025
2:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Grant, NE
76 mph
Jun 29, 2025
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust from decaying thunderstorms.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grant, NE
65 mph
Jun 29, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Grant, NE
70 mph
Jun 14, 2025
3:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PWS-KNEVENAN3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Brandon, NE
82 mph
May 15, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Grant, NE
71 mph
Sep 8, 2024
6:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust associated with a heat burst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Grant, NE
58 mph
Aug 22, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGGF Grant Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Grant, 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 Perkins County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Delayed report. Photos and videos received of a landspout in progress. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NNE Madrid, NE
UNK category
May 24, 2024
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Grant, NE
UNK category
May 28, 2022
12:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT WITH PICTURES PROVIDED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SSE Grant, NE
UNK category
May 17, 2022
1:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA... SUPPORTING VIDEO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Grant, NE
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE SPOTTER REPORTS OF UP TO THREE LANDSPOUT TORNADOES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Amherst, NE
UNK category
Jul 9, 2020
12:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO ROPING UP... GETTING THINNDER. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH... BLOWING DIRT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Grant, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ROPE TORNADO SPOTTED ON THE GROUND... INCREASING IN INTENSITY BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Venango, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Venango, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TORNADO
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Brandon, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LANDSPOUT TYPE TORNADO PRODUCING A DUST CLOUD AT THE SURFACE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Grant, NE
UNK category
Jul 8, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PH315 REPORTED A TOUCHDOWN APPROXIMATELY 20 NE OF HOLYOKE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NE Holyoke, NE
UNK category
Jun 7, 2018
1:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: GOT A CALL SAYING THERE WAS A TORNADO ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Grant, NE
UNK category
May 16, 2017
11:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO EMBEDDED IN RAIN. VISIBLE FOR LESS THAN A MINUTE. NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Brandon, NE
EF0 category
Jul 14, 2008
2:35 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down over open pasture and moved very little throughout the 42 minutes it was on the ground. Because of the high cloud bases, the landspout tornado was seen by numerous people.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 W Grant, NE
EF1 category
Mar 28, 2007
6:20 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, NE
Perkins County · 1,179 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large supercell thunderstorm originally spawned two tornadoes with the eastern tornado eventually taking over. This western tornado moved northeast and broke off power poles before dissipating. The eastern tornado went on to produce extensive damage through Perkins County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.87 ESE Brandon, 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

Perkins County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,835
Households1,162
Housing units1,353
Income
Median household income$67,500
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,179
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily37
Large multifamily58
Mobile homes64
Housing mix
Single-family share87.1%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share7.0%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied903
Renter-occupied259
Vacant units191
Home value & age
Median home value$149,200
Owner homes $300k+21.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1951
Older-home share82.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,123
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69153 277
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 329 hail, 122 wind, and 43 tornado reports in Perkins County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Perkins County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Perkins County is 4.50″. It was reported near Venango, NE on August 7, 1994.

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

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

I am selling a home in Perkins 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 Perkins County address?

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