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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Valley County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Valley County, NE from June 23, 1956 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68823 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
215
Wind Reports
156
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Valley County, NE · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Valley County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 2 inch hail from Facebook. Time estimated from storm reports in area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ord, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ord, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
3:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: X message had reports of quarter size hail over the recreation area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Scotia, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
3:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: X message of quarter size hail at the recreation area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Scotia, NE
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A lot of 1 inch hail along with heavy rain and gusty wind.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW North Loup, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
2:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Loup, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Loup, NE
1.25″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed Report: Two rounds of hail with the larger around 915 PM when hail reached the size of half dollars. Roof and tree damage along with estimated wind gusts to 70 mph. 1.96 inches of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ord, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2025
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via NeRAIN from observer located 9 NW Ord.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Fort Hartsuff Sta, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least the third round of hail in 45 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to around quarter size...second round of hail in last 11 minutes from a new core.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Arcadia, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size...more flat than round.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Arcadia, NE
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to ping pong ball size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to half dollar size...most smaller. Report less than a mile south of Garfield County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Fort Hartsuff State, NE
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
1:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Elyria, 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 Valley County

30 reports
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60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Ord, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Ord, NE
60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects the time of the previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 NW Ord.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Ord, NE
60 mph
Aug 18, 2026
5:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Loup, NE
81 mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Ord, NE
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Collapsed silo and widespread tree damage. Report from Facebook.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ord, NE
90 mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NW Ord. ASOS station KODX Ord Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Ord, NE
71 mph
Aug 18, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KODX.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ord Airport, NE
58 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nebraska Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Ord, NE
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NeRAIN observer located 9 NW Ord reported extensive crop and tree damage_ as well some building damage. Time from report comment and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Fort Hartsuff Stat, NE
58 mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KODX reports gust to 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ord Airport, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on Social Media of significant tree damage in North Loup. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Loup, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports tree damage in North Loup.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Loup, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree and some property damage due to 80+ mph wind. Tops of windmills blown off_ fence and outbuilding damage. Very heavy rain in the 3 inch range. Resident stated it was the worst wind dam
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W North Loup, NE
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
6:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report on Social Media of widespread tree damage in Arcadia along with powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcadia, 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 Valley County

23 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2018
2:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HAD A NUMBER OF REPORTS OF POSSIBLE BRIEF TOUCHDOWNS IN THE ORD & ELYIRA AREAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Ord, NE
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2014
3:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was witnessed by spotters in the area and maximum wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph. The tornado started in a grove of trees along the North Loup River. The tornado snapped a power pole and damaged a pivot as it traveled east southeast before lifting. A widespread area of sporadic wind damage extended south and east of the tornado, including across Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park. The buildings at the fort sustained no damage, but some trees on the property were damaged. At least one badly damaged tree was planted during the fort's active tenure of 1874 to 1881.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.23 NNW Elyria, NE
EF0 category
Apr 15, 2012
11:37 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down approximately 5 miles southeast of Ord, with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.31 ESE Ord, NE
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
4:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near the Davis Creek Reservoir, or approximately 5 miles south of North Loup, and lifted approximately 4 miles south of North Loup. At the Davis Creek Campground, it was estimated that 60 percent of the trees were damaged, and 2 restroom facilities suffered roof damage. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was estimated to be 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S North Loup, NE
F0 category
Sep 12, 2005
6:06 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another brief tornado was reported by a storm chaser from an isolated super cell storm in northern Valley county. No damage was noted, as the tornado occurred across open county and for a very short time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Ord, NE
F0 category
Sep 12, 2005
5:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was spotted by a trained spotter in open country northwest of Ord.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Ord, NE
F0 category
Jul 2, 2004
12:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Valley County Emergency Manager observed a brief tornado in southern Valley county. The tornado did no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Arcadia, NE
F0 category
Jun 9, 2003
7:22 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported just west of Arcadia. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Arcadia, NE
F1 category
Jun 9, 2003
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado moved across western Valley county and was reported by an off duty meteorologist from the SPC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NW Arcadia, NE
F0 category
Apr 18, 2003
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was seen by a spotter just north to town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N North Loup, NE
F0 category
Jul 24, 2002
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country reported by volunteer fireman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 N Arcadia, NE
F0 category
Jul 21, 2000
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 NE Arcadia, NE
F0 category
Jun 19, 2000
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Arcadia, NE
F3 category
Jun 3, 1999
10:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Ord, NE
F2 category
Jul 6, 1987
11:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Valley County, NE
Valley County · 1,816 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Valley County

Ord, NE 205
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Arcadia, NE 81
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Elyria, NE 59
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Valley County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,094
Households1,822
Housing units2,116
Income
Median household income$58,902
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,816
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily129
Large multifamily94
Mobile homes58
Housing mix
Single-family share85.8%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share10.5%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,328
Renter-occupied494
Vacant units294
Home value & age
Median home value$122,200
Owner homes $300k+16.8%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1954
Older-home share77.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,749
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Valley County

68823 454
Burwell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68862 227
Ord, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68815 79
Arcadia, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68828 59
Comstock, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68859 42
North Loup, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68837 14
Elyria, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 215 hail, 156 wind, and 23 tornado reports in Valley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Valley County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Valley County is 3.00″. It was reported near Ord, NE on June 14, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Valley 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 Valley County address?

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