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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Webster County, NE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Webster County, NE from May 20, 1957 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 68970 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
187
Wind Reports
117
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Webster County, NE · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Webster County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 17, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Guide Rock, NE
1.25″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bladen, NE
1.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of hail stones up to and including golf ball size via Facebook from 10SW Blue Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Bladen, NE
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2024
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bladen, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Cloud, NE
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reports hail increasing in size... up to golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Cloud, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law Enforcement reports quarter size hail occurring in Red Cloud.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Cloud, NE
2.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Various reports with largest report from Law enforcement and FB with baseball sized hail. Large hail lasted about 25min. Lots of car damage. Trees leaves also took a beating from hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Red Cloud, NE
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
10:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail south of Rosemont.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Rosemont, NE
2.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of 2 inch hail in Cowles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cowles, NE
1.25″ hail
Sep 21, 2023
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly Quarters with some half dollars mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Inavale, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2023
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Range from pea to quarter sized hail. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Inavale, NE
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2023
12:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size...most smaller.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Guide Rock, NE
2.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2023
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of tennis ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Campbell, NE
1.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2023
1:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Blue Hill, 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 Webster County

30 reports
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87 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Guide Rock, NE
65 mph
Sep 14, 2026
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Guide Rock, NE
70 mph
May 31, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Spotter reports a rainfall total of 0.18 along with some pea size hail as the storms rolled through. Also reports very strong winds estimated to be 70 MPH and some minor tree damage in town. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bladen, NE
64 mph
May 17, 2026
3:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Cowles, NE
66 mph
May 17, 2026
3:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Bladen, NE
61 mph
May 17, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Cowles, NE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2025
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tempest Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lawrence, NE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2025
5:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 meter wind from Nebraska Mesonet Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Guide Rock, NE
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2025
8:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on social media of a collapsed Grain Bin in Blue Hill. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Hill, NE
60 mph
Aug 9, 2025
7:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: wind gusts at least 50-60 MPH. Also have pea size hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bladen, NE
69 mph
Aug 9, 2025
7:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bladen, NE
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down on property. Hail as well but exact size not known. Very heavy rain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Rosemont, NE
59 mph
Jul 20, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Inavale, NE
59 mph
Jul 20, 2024
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Red Cloud, NE
67 mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather station reported a 67 MPH wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Inavale, 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 Webster County

30 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2024
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximate start location of an EF-0 rated tornado in Webster County on Monday... May 6. Based upon ground survey and radar information... the tornado was on the ground for 7 miles and produced limited damage. Peak wind 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Cowles, NE
UNK category
May 6, 2024
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 tornado touched down here and traveled 7 miles northeast before dissipating along Highway 78 at 429 PM. Damage mainly consisted of minor tree damage... an overturned camper... a broken window and damage to older outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Cowles, NE
UNK category
May 5, 2024
3:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down at 1051 PM CDT 5 to 6 miles north of Guide Rock... and lifted at 1058 PM CDT 5 miles south of Lawrence. The rating was EF0... with an estimated peak wind of 85 MPH. The tornado had a path length of 6.02 miles with a width of 80 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Guide Rock, NE
UNK category
May 4, 2024
3:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Deputy reported damage from a possible tornado north and northeast of Guide Rock. Tree damage was reported along with a barn shifted off its foundation. Time estimated from radar. Survey team will investigate further.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Guide Rock, NE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2024
7:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 rated tornado occurred northwest of Cowles along Highway 281. Damage was very minimal. Peak wind estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Cowles, NE
UNK category
Nov 27, 2016
10:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SPLATTER ON HOME JUST NE OF TOWN OF AMBOY BUT HOME NOT DAMAGED. OUTBUILDING FLIPPED ON PROPERTY. TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN SPOTS. IRRIGATION PIVOTS OVERTURNED. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Cowles, NE
UNK category
Nov 27, 2016
10:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONE-SHAPED TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AND HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY TOUCHING DOWN SINCE 432 PM. SOME DMG REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Red Cloud, NE
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2014
7:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down approximately 3 miles southwest of Inavale and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.82 SSW Inavale, NE
F1 category
Jun 10, 2004
8:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado cut across Webster County shortly after sunset. The tornado caused damage at about half-dozen locations during its journey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Inavale, NE
F0 category
May 22, 2004
5:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred in northwest Webster county. A machine shed was damaged. There was extensive tree damage near the tornado's path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Bladen, NE
F0 category
May 5, 2002
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of a tornado reported by a storm chaser.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Guide Rock, NE
F0 category
Apr 11, 2001
12:12 AM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado that damaged some irrigation pipe, outbuilding and trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Red Cloud Arpt, NE
F0 category
May 22, 1996
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Inavale, NE
F1 category
May 7, 1993
5:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down five miles south of Red Cloud and moved northwest. A home was damaged just south of Inavale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Red Cloud, NE
F0 category
Jun 1, 1991
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Webster County, NE
Webster County · 1,582 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 Webster County

Red Cloud, NE 108
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Blue Hill, NE 62
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Bladen, NE 50
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Guide Rock, NE 48
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Inavale, NE 41
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Cowles, NE 29
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Webster County, NE area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,385
Households1,503
Housing units1,767
Income
Median household income$65,197
$100k+ households37.5%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,582
Attached single-family35
Small multifamily105
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes38
Housing mix
Single-family share89.5%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,222
Renter-occupied281
Vacant units264
Home value & age
Median home value$102,000
Owner homes $300k+10.4%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1950
Older-home share80.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,445
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Webster County

68970 121
Red Cloud, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68930 86
Blue Hill, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68942 65
Guide Rock, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68928 51
Bladen, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68957 50
Lawrence, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68972 47
Riverton, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68932 42
Campbell, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports
68952 21
Inavale, NE Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 187 hail, 117 wind, and 37 tornado reports in Webster County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Webster County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Webster County is 4.50″. It was reported near Red Cloud, NE on June 13, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Webster 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 Webster County address?

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