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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Washington County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Washington County, NE from June 4, 1955 through September 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68025 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
166
Wind Reports
159
Tornado Reports
24
Max Hail Size
4.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Washington County, NE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Washington County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 16, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of nickel to quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2026
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported by law enforcement... east of town. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Kennard, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Fort Calhoun, NE
3.25″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Bennington, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Blair, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fort Calhoun, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Kennard, NE
2.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Fort Calhoun, NE
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fort Calhoun, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kennard, NE
2.50″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Arlington, NE
4.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arlington, NE
2.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Kennard, NE
3.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2025
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Fort Calhoun, NE
1.00″ hail
Mar 19, 2025
8:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Fort Calhoun, 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 Washington County

30 reports
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60 mph
Sep 15, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust measured from a public mesonet station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Fort Calhoun, NE
59 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Blair, NE
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of branches down from social media... 2-4 inches in diameter. Time selected from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Kennard, NE
60 mph
Jul 9, 2026
1:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Blair, NE
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed social media reports of 1-2 inch diameter branches downed. Also estimated wind gusts of around 55mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Kennard, NE
UNK mph
May 16, 2026
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed social media report of a broken window to an RV. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kennard, NE
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2025
11:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Emergency management reports that a very large tree fell onto a camper... injuring two occupants.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Blair, NE
63 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Fort Calhoun, NE
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Building roof collapse. Time estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Blair, NE
86 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Blair, NE
70 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Blair, NE
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report from social media of a large tree trunk snapped (greater than 1 foot in diameter) and several large (4+ inches) tree branches down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Blair, NE
67 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Kennard, NE
58 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: first observation with severe wind at AWOS station KBTA Blair Muni.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Bennington, NE
61 mph
Aug 9, 2025
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured by a public weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Kennard, 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 Washington County

24 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2025
12:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage reported via Omaha Scanner on Social Media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Fort Calhoun, NE
UNK category
Apr 19, 2025
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Fort Calhoun, NE
UNK category
May 29, 2024
7:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very brief tornado touched down causing significant tree damage across portions of Blair.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Blair, NE
UNK category
May 29, 2024
7:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This very brief tornado caused damage to several trees and powerpoles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Arlington, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:18 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Blair, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Blair, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:08 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Destroyed homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Kennard, NE
UNK category
Apr 26, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Homes damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Kennard, NE
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
1:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN. OBSERVED BY OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Kennard, NE
EF1 category
Jun 20, 2011
7:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado started 2 1/2 miles west-southwest of Kennard and moved north-northeast. The tornado dented in silos, snapped trees, and removed roofing off sheds. The tornado briefly reached EF1 strength west of Blair where a shed was severely damaged and trees were uprooted. The tornado ended about 2 1/2 miles west of Blair on Highway 91.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.7 WSW Kennard, NE
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
7:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown flipped a center irrigation pivot, snapped a few high tension power poles and destroyed a shed and barn a few miles east of Herman.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.7 N Blair Arpt, NE
EF1 category
May 29, 2008
6:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused tree damage to two farmsteads east of Winslow, which is in Dodge county, and destroyed half of a machine shed. Tree and outbuilding damage was also noted at a church parsonage along its path. The damage path was fairly narrow, generally 25 yards or less.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.59 NW Talbasta, NE
EF1 category
Mar 31, 2007
1:35 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 3 miles west of Herman around 235 pm CDT and tracked about 1 mile before lifting according to a NWS storm survey. The tornado's path was around 1/4 mile wide as it damaged some sheds and almost destroyed a horse barn. The tornado also snapped a few trees in the area and did some fence damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Herman, NE
F1 category
Apr 22, 2001
6:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 4 1/2 miles north northeast of Arlington and moved north northeast for approximately 5 miles before lifting 1 mile east of county road 15 on county road 16. The tornado damaged 6 farmsteads including farm homes and barns and leveled 3 outbuildings west of Blair as well as downing power lines and damaging trees. One man was injured slightly when a 2 by 4 flew through a window hitting him on the chest and cutting him with flying glass.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Arlington, NE
F0 category
Apr 8, 1999
12:48 PM CST
Tornado report for Washington County, NE
Washington County · 7,244 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Caused tree and damage to 4 outbuildings near county roads 13 and 26 near Arlington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NE Arlington, 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

Washington County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,989
Households8,391
Housing units8,665
Income
Median household income$90,188
$100k+ households48.2%
$150k+ households22.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,244
Attached single-family98
Small multifamily645
Large multifamily407
Mobile homes271
Housing mix
Single-family share83.6%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,897
Renter-occupied1,494
Vacant units274
Home value & age
Median home value$278,300
Owner homes $300k+45.9%
Owner homes $500k+18.1%
Owner homes $750k+6.3%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,216
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Washington County

68025 265
Fremont, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68008 162
Blair, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68031 112
Hooper, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68007 71
Bennington, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68023 52
Fort Calhoun, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68002 42
Arlington, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68019 36
Craig, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68152 36
Omaha, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68044 25
Nickerson, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68029 22
Herman, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68142 20
Omaha, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68034 19
Kennard, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68122 15
Omaha, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68112 9
Omaha, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68068 2
Washington, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 166 hail, 159 wind, and 24 tornado reports in Washington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Washington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Washington County is 4.75″. It was reported near .07 SW Orum, NE on June 3, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Washington 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 Washington County address?

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