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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Phelps County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Phelps County, NE from July 1, 1956 through September 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68949 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
234
Wind Reports
229
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Phelps County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Phelps County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2026
4:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Video from X. Estimated largest hailstone was the size of a walnut. Exact time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Picture from X. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ne Holdrege, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
4:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Picture from Facebook. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holdrege, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook messages indicated golf ball size hail in Northern Phelps County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Elm Creek, NE
2.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from X. Pictures of damage. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 NW Holdrege, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Facebook with photo of hail compared to a tennis ball. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Overton, NE
2.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2026
7:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from Facebook of hail around 2.50 inches in diameter. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Bertrand, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2024
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to the flipped irrigation pivot near HWY 183 and 744 Road... severe crop damage from wind driven quarter to half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Elm Creek, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Elm Creek, NE
2.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported baseball sized hail. Report relayed to Holdrege PD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Funk, NE
2.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: Social media image sent in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNW Funk, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.) Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Elm Creek, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Elm Creek, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
6:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A image sent in from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NE Bertrand, 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 Phelps County

30 reports
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52 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KHDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Holdrege, NE
60 mph
Jun 11, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Loomis, NE
58 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Loomis, NE
68 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Funk, NE
62 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Holdrege, NE
75 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Axtell, NE
59 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Funk, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed onto railroad track. Received via X post.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Funk, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Additional reports of a roof blow off of a train utility building... numerous pivots overturn... downed power poles and large tree branches down around town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Funk, NE
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damaged outbuilding and sign in Funk. Overturned pivots nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Funk, NE
61 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Wilcox, NE
70 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Holdrege, NE
62 mph
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wilcox, NE
69 mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holdrege Airport, NE
82 mph
May 17, 2026
3:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Holdrege, 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 Phelps County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2024
6:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported tornado on the ground. Location estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Smithfield, NE
UNK category
Jul 1, 2024
11:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Estimated location of trained spotter reporting a brief touchdown of a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Atlanta, NE
UNK category
May 25, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF1 rated tornado was on the ground from 1130PM to 1133PM and tracked from southwest to northeast across Holdrege. The peak wind speed was estimated at 95 MPH. The path width was 100 yards with a path length of 1.7 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Holdrege, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2024
2:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is an update to the initial Holdrege Tornado survey and results in the original track being split into two separate and distinct damage paths... which are now referred to as Holdrege North Tornado and Holdrege East Tornado. There are no changes to the EF-Scale rating with this update... as it remains an EF-1. The Holdrege North tornado touched down just north of the golf course... then moved east and northeast for just under two miles before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Holdrege, NE
UNK category
May 12, 2024
2:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is an update to the initial Holdrege Tornado survey and results in the original track being split into two separate and distinct damage paths... which are now referred to as Holdrege North Tornado and Holdrege East Tornado. There are no changes to the EF-Scale rating with this update... as it remains an EF-1. The Holdrege East tornado touched down near the fairgrounds then moved north into the SE side of town. It appears the tornado briefly lifted as it moved north of 6th Ave... sparing neighborhoods in northeast Holdrege more significant damage... before touching back down in a field just northwest of the intersection of 18th Ave and Lincoln St. The tornado reached peak intensity and width near Lincoln St and 25th Ave just NE of Holdrege where significant damage to outbuildings... some newer and well-built... was noted. Damage also occurred to roofs of a few homes. The tornado would go on to overturn numerous pivots and snap a few more power poles as it curved northeast. Damage ceased nea
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Holdrege, NE
UNK category
May 4, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage confirmed 2W of Atlanta. Time estimated from radar. Damage survey is still ongoing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Atlanta, NE
UNK category
Oct 12, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Storm chaser social media report and photo confirms a tornado in this area that touched down at 205pm and lasted about 4 minutes. Small bowl that turned into a cone and then dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Bertrand, NE
UNK category
Jun 30, 2018
9:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Wilcox, NE
UNK category
Jun 30, 2018
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER NOTED BRIEF TOUCH DOWN APPROXIMATELY 3-4 MI NW OF WILCOX.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Wilcox, NE
UNK category
Jun 30, 2018
8:44 PM UTC
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN CORN FIELD WEST OF R ROAD NEAR ROAD 729. EM ALSO REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Holdrege, NE
EF0 category
Jun 20, 2011
2:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in northern Phelps County, approximately 6 miles south-southwest of Elm Creek, and moved north into southern Buffalo County, dissipating just south of Elm Creek. This tornado lifted and touched back down several times along its path, with the main damage coming from overturned irrigation pivots. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 80 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.9 ENE Westmark, NE
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2008
10:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was briefly on the ground and reported by amateur radio spotters. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Bertrand, NE
EF2 category
May 29, 2008
4:16 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started in northeast Phelps County and crossed into Buffalo County. The tornado did damage a couple of outbuildings and grain silos near the start of the damage path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.59 N Funk, NE
EF0 category
May 29, 2008
3:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trained spotters reported a weak tornado that started in northeast Gosper County and moved into northwest Phelps County. This tornado skipped across open country and caused no damage. The tornado lifted near the Platte River south of Odessa in northern Phelps County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.77 N Bertrand, NE
F0 category
May 7, 2005
3:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Phelps County, NE
Phelps County · 3,282 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado hit two farmsteads and the airport near Holdrege causing minor damage along its path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Holdrege, 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

Phelps County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,983
Households3,819
Housing units4,154
Income
Median household income$65,988
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households13.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,282
Attached single-family61
Small multifamily401
Large multifamily224
Mobile homes178
Housing mix
Single-family share79.0%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share15.1%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,668
Renter-occupied1,151
Vacant units335
Home value & age
Median home value$173,300
Owner homes $300k+19%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1966
Older-home share68.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,579
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 234 hail, 229 wind, and 37 tornado reports in Phelps County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Phelps County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Phelps County is 2.75″. It was reported near Holdrege, NE on June 11, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Phelps 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 Phelps County address?

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