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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Thurston County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Thurston County, NE from July 2, 1956 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68047 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
110
Wind Reports
93
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Thurston County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Thurston County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 18, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 30, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed via emergency management.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Thurston, NE
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Photo relayed via social media. Golf ball sized hail lasted a minute or two. Some damage to vehicles... crops... and flowers.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Thurston, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Thurston, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 W WINNEBAGO. GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Winnebago, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 N THURSTON. NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL NEAR EMERSON. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Thurston, NE
1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2020
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPOERTED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Winnebago, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 45 MPH WIND GUSTS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pender, NE
0.88″ hail
Sep 22, 2015
10:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pender, NE
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2015
1:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Macy, NE
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2015
8:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Winnebago, NE
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
7:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Walthill, NE
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2014
1:27 AM CST-6
Hail report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Pender Muni Arpt, 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 Thurston County

30 reports
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58 mph
May 18, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Walthill, NE
58 mph
May 18, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Macy, NE
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind damage in Winnebago and points south. Trees down. Possible tornado damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Winnebago, NE
65 mph
May 18, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind speeds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pender, NE
60 mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management report of heavy rain and wind gusts of 50-60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pender, NE
65 mph
Jun 16, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management report of straight line winds gusting at 60-65 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Walthill, NE
70 mph
May 28, 2024
7:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macy, NE
70 mph
May 24, 2024
7:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macy, NE
65 mph
Jul 30, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust relayed via emergency management from trained spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Thurston, NE
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: DESTROYED GRAIN BIN AND DAMAGED OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rosalie, NE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
1:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS LOCATION OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SSE PENDER. LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Walthill, NE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
1:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pender, NE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
1:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE OLDER TREE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pender, NE
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2020
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN PENDER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pender, NE
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Macy, 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 Thurston County

15 reports
UNK category
May 19, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Highway 77 and tracked northeast damaging trees and the roofs of homes. The tornado impacted locations near baseball fields on the south side of Highway 75. Damage to bleachers... signage... and the dugout occurred... and across the highway there was damage to grain bins and a large tree landed on a home. The tornado continued northeast and did minor damage to a large water tank and additional tree damage along D Avenue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Winnebago, NE
UNK category
Dec 15, 2021
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARN ROOF COLLAPSE AND CAVED WALLS. PANELS FROM METAL OUTBUILDING REMOVED. WIDTH 10-15 YARDS. TORNADO ENTERED COUNTY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF O AVENUE AND 25TH ROAD INTERSECTION. TORNADO REMAINED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE GROUND FOR 2 MILES ENDING NEAR COORDINATES 42.10... -96.54.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Rosalie, NE
EF1 category
Jun 5, 2014
1:51 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short lived tornado developed just northwest of the town of Walthill and moved southeast. The tornado impacted 1 farmstead along the short path. Here the tornado removed part of the roof of the home, destroyed out buildings, and uprooted trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.11 NNW Walthill, NE
EF2 category
Oct 4, 2013
4:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage started in Thurston County approximately 3 miles southwest of Macy in rural areas. The tornado then tracked northeast through Macy. The tornado weakened in intensity as it tracked northeast from the edge of Macy across highway 75 and moved toward the Missouri River. The damage in Macy varied in width from 100 to 250 yards wide. There were a total of 6 homes that were considered to have recieved heavy damage or destroyed and can not be occupied. There were a total of 12 homes and 1 business that received at least minor damage. Numerous vehicles were damaged and there were two minor injuries. Outside of Macy, the majority of the damage was to trees but some farmsteads received minor damage to buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.3 SW Macy, NE
F0 category
Jul 25, 2002
3:25 AM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a brief touchdown of a small tornado in open country south of Macy.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Macy, NE
F0 category
Jun 23, 1998
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down in Missouri river bluffs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Macy, NE
F1 category
Aug 26, 1993
9:27 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Pender where it blew down a windmill, damaged a barn and garage, destroyed a small building and uprooted trees. The tornado then moved east where it hit another farm. There it destroyed six large buildings and damaged six others. Many trees were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Pender, NE
F1 category
Mar 13, 1990
10:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
May 28, 1978
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jul 30, 1977
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
UNK category
Jul 7, 1977
2:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 25, 1975
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F0 category
May 25, 1975
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1 category
Jul 1, 1973
9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2 category
Jun 14, 1967
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Thurston County, NE
Thurston County · 1,839 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Thurston County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,666
Households1,983
Housing units2,290
Income
Median household income$64,838
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households15.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,839
Attached single-family42
Small multifamily201
Large multifamily109
Mobile homes99
Housing mix
Single-family share80.3%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,211
Renter-occupied772
Vacant units307
Home value & age
Median home value$105,100
Owner homes $300k+16.2%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1971
Older-home share68.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,819
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Thurston County

68047 95
Pender, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68784 53
Wakefield, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68733 50
Emerson, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68038 38
Lyons, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68067 33
Walthill, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68020 27
Decatur, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68039 25
Macy, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68071 25
Winnebago, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68055 16
Rosalie, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68062 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 110 hail, 93 wind, and 15 tornado reports in Thurston County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Thurston County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Thurston County is 4.25″. It was reported near Pender, NE on June 27, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Thurston 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 Thurston County address?

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