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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Platte County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Platte County, NE from May 10, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
240
Wind Reports
208
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Platte County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Platte County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2026
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Columbus, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Clarkson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Creston, NE
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report via social media of 2 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Tarnov, NE
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2026
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter to half dollar sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Platte Center, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Humphrey, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Humphrey, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Genoa, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NW Monroe, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2025
1:09 AM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 E Saint Edward, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Richland, NE
1.75″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Richland, NE
3.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Columbus, NE
1.25″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Columbus, NE
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Columbus, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail falling for 5 minutes with 40 to 50 mph wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Leigh, 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 Platte County

30 reports
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62 mph
Sep 12, 2026
4:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Columbus, NE
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report via Social Media. Backyard playground set displaced and destroyed. Time estimated from wind observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Columbus, NE
58 mph
Aug 18, 2026
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Columbus, NE
57 mph
Aug 18, 2026
5:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Columbus, NE
61 mph
Aug 14, 2026
8:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured from the KOLU AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Columbus, NE
62 mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Platte Center, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from an NWS Storm Survey. Several large hardwood tree branches down_ with thunderstorm wind speeds estimated at 74 mph. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sse Lindsay, NE
59 mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Monroe, NE
65 mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Leigh, NE
73 mph
Aug 8, 2026
6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured with a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Leigh, NE
61 mph
Jul 9, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Richland, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Columbus, NE
60 mph
May 17, 2026
11:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Leigh, NE
64 mph
May 17, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SSE Creston, NE
71 mph
May 17, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Platte Center, 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 Platte County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of a cemetery near 130 Ave southwest of Leigh_ NE. The tornado did significant
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Wsw Leigh, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 65 mph. The tornado touched down east of Highway 81 to the southeast of Humphrey_ NE near 250 Ave and flattened corn i
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Se Humphrey, NE
UNK category
Aug 13, 2026
7:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 104 mph. The tornado developed in an open field between 400 Ave and 385 Ave southwest of Cornlea_ NE and moved east-no
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Sw Cornlea, NE
UNK category
Jun 25, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report....
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Cornlea, NE
UNK category
May 31, 2024
6:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: A likely tornado tracked from the north side of the Columbus airport... across open fields to the east. Several wooden power poles were snapped along 3rd Avenue. Winds north of the track were out of the NW and winds at the Columbus AWOS... south of the track... were out of the SSW... supporting the likelihood of this being a tornado embedded in a downburst.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Columbus, NE
UNK category
May 29, 2024
6:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed about 3 miles east of Tarnov... knocking over center pivots and grain storage bins as it crossed agricultural field... producing EF-0 damage. The tornado lifted about 6.5 miles east of Tarnov.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Tarnov, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple vortex tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Building and tree damage to an abandoned farmstead. Delayed report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground south on 18th ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down northwest of 370th St and 175th Ave. It tracked north-northeast... flipping a center-pivot irrigation system... snapping trees... blowing windows out of a house... and causing significant damage to a barn roof. The tornado continued north causing additional minor damage before ending just southwest of 160th Ave and 445th St.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported a tornado on the ground 4 to 5 miles south of Lindsay.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Lindsay, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
5:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Time estimated. Detached garage damaged at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
5:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 Tornado. A tornado began just west of 190th avenue and about a half mile north of 445th street where it flipped a cattle shed. The tornado then tracked toward the northwest... where it impacted another farm... flipping over a small outbuilding and removing roofing material of another outbuilding. A large cedar tree was also split down the middle. From this point... the tornado tracked north and then eventually east. Another farm was impacted near 190th avenue and 475th street where a detached garage had the roof removed and walls collapsed. Another cattle shed was overturned near the end point of the tornado near 475th street and 182nd avenue. There were several videos of this tornado which indicate an interesting evolution. It seemed to begin as the parent storm ingested rotation from a weak frontal boundary extending southeast of the storm... then pulled the tornado northwest closer to the storm updraft... and then eventually it turned to move northeast in the same direction as the sto
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Creston, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
4:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reporting that the tornado is roping out and touching back down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 W Platte Center, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
4:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Platte County, NE
Platte County · 10,844 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 Tornado. This tornado track is based entirely off of eyewitness reports as there was no damage indicated along the entirety of the intermittent track. Emergency management... storm spotters... and video evidence indicate that the tornado began approximately 3 miles southwest of Platte Center. it moved northeast where it crossed the Central Highway road a half mile east of 325th avenue. From that point on... it became more intermittent... occasionally kicking up dust at the ground underneath the persistent funnel cloud. There were times... especially during the intermittent phase... when the ground level circulation went through center pivot irrigation systems without tipping them over... which has stood as the basis for rating this as an EF-0 tornado. Video evidence suggests that it was approximately 50 yards wide at its maximum width. The total track length was approximately 8.4 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Platte Center, 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

Platte County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,358
Households13,398
Housing units14,210
Income
Median household income$72,335
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,844
Attached single-family498
Small multifamily1,068
Large multifamily1,026
Mobile homes774
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,714
Renter-occupied3,684
Vacant units812
Home value & age
Median home value$207,800
Owner homes $300k+25.0%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1973
Older-home share63.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,701
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 240 hail, 208 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Platte County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Platte County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Platte County is 4.50″. It was reported near Monroe, NE on August 16, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Platte 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 Platte County address?

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