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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Niobrara County, WY

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Niobrara County, WY from May 24, 1960 through August 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 82701 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
197
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
36
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Niobrara County, WY · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Niobrara County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Lusk, WY
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Lusk, WY
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
8:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Van Tassell, WY
1.50″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
10:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Hail of at least ping pong ball sized was found 2-3 hours after the storm. Hail accumulation covered the ground and drifts of up to 1 to 2 feet deep were reported. Time of the hail failling was estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Redbird, WY
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 N Lusk, WY
2.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reports baseball size hail. Multiple reports of broken windows in homes and vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manville, WY
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2024
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Lusk, WY
2.25″ hail
Sep 22, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 12 NE Lusk. Delayed public report of racquetball sized hail. Standard racquetball ball is 2.25in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 NE Lusk, WY
2.50″ hail
Sep 22, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of 2.5in hail 15 miles NE of Lusk or 7 miles NE of Node.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 NNE Lusk, WY
1.00″ hail
Sep 22, 2023
8:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management reported nickel to quarter sized hail along US Hwy 85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 NNE Lusk, WY
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail. Visibility 50 yards in mostly hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lusk, WY
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranged from pea sized to ping pong ball sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Lusk, WY
2.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2023
2:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 5 S Lance Creek for time of event to align with radar echo. Delayed report. Cocorahs report on 2 inch hail 12.1N Manville. Resulted in damage to cars and roof shingles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lance Creek, WY
1.25″ hail
Jul 7, 2023
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 75 mph winds and half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 ESE Lusk, WY
2.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2023
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Cocorahs report on 2 inch hail 12.1N Manville. Resulted in damage to cars and roof shingles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Lance Creek, WY
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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 Niobrara County

30 reports
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64 mph
Aug 29, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UP207 sensor.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Van Tassell, WY
71 mph
Aug 29, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station. Proximity station measured a 63 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ene Lusk, WY
58 mph
May 3, 2026
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WY60 3.4 W Van Tassell (WYDOT). 20dBZ convective shower over Van Tassell gusted 58mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
61 mph
Jul 28, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WY60 3.4 W Van Tassell (WYDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
60 mph
Jul 20, 2024
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Van Tassell, WY
75 mph
Jun 10, 2024
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusts estimated to be between 70-80 mph
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NW Story, WY
75 mph
Jul 7, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ESE Lusk, WY
80 mph
Jul 4, 2023
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM estimated winds of 70 to 80 MPH across the town of Lusk.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lusk, WY
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
2:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 80' Cedar tree reported broken in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lusk, WY
60 mph
Aug 26, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS REPORTED FROM THE PUBLIC... WHICH CAUSED A CAMPER TO MOVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lusk, WY
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN OFF NUMEROUS TREES ON PROPERTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Redbird, WY
78 mph
Jun 7, 2022
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VAN TASSELL WYDOT SITE. GUST 68 MPH AT 244PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
67 mph
Jun 25, 2021
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
67 mph
May 23, 2021
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 3.4 MILES WEST OF VAN TASSELL (WYDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
60 mph
May 2, 2021
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION WY60 3.4 W VAN TASSELL (WYDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Van Tassell, WY
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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 Niobrara County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous spotter reports of funnels and occasional touchdowns between 2:40PM and 3:00PM. Touchdown was not confirmed. Time and location are based on a more detailed public report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Lusk, WY
UNK category
Jun 17, 2025
8:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple reports of funnel clouds and brief tornado near Manville. Verified with pictures... with location and time estimated by radar. Rated EF-U in coordination with emergency management.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Manville, WY
UNK category
Jun 7, 2022
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS 3 POWER POLES SNAPPED ALONG HIGHWAY 20 WEST OF VAN TASSELL. WAS A REPORT THAT EMEREGENCY MANGER RECEIVED THAT THERE WAS A TORNADO IN THAT AREA BRIEFLY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Van Tassell, WY
UNK category
Jul 10, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER IN NIOBRARA COUNTY REPORTED A TORNADO ON S-BAR ROAD NORTHEAST OF LUSK. DAMAGE TO HOUSE ROOF WAS REPORTED
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 N Van Tassell, WY
UNK category
Jul 18, 2019
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO ON THE GROUND. BROKEN BRANCHES. FOUR TO FIVE HOMES WITHOUT POWER. PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL AND HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 22 NE Lusk, WY
UNK category
Jul 3, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 NE Mule Creek Juncti, WY
UNK category
Jun 20, 2019
2:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF ROOF DAMAGE AT LANCE CREEK POST OFFICE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED OFF OF RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Lance Creek, WY
UNK category
Jun 20, 2019
2:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT OF DAMAGE TO AREA BUSINESS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Lance Creek, WY
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2011
2:30 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter reported a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NNE Redbird, WY
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2011
1:58 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNE Redbird, WY
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
2:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown 13 miles west of Mule Creek Junction.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 24 N Lance Creek, WY
F0 category
Jun 27, 1999
2:28 PM MST
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported on U.S. Highway 85 at mile marker 174, just outside of Lusk, WY
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lusk, WY
F0 category
May 21, 1998
9:35 AM MST
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado moved east across Highway 20 near Van Tassel before moving back up into the clouds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Van Tassell, WY
F0 category
May 20, 1998
2:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported by local area law enforcement, 50 miles north of Lusk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Lusk, WY
F0 category
Aug 7, 1991
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County · 1,037 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, WY
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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

Niobrara County, WY area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,415
Households1,141
Housing units1,378
Income
Median household income$48,987
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,037
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily60
Large multifamily100
Mobile homes178
Housing mix
Single-family share75.3%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share12.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied744
Renter-occupied397
Vacant units237
Home value & age
Median home value$194,200
Owner homes $300k+28.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1955
Older-home share70.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,118
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Niobrara County

82701 342
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82633 199
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82225 164
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82222 58
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82227 38
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82242 16
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82224 5
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 197 hail, 47 wind, and 36 tornado reports in Niobrara County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Niobrara County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Niobrara County is 4.25″. It was reported near Lance Creek, WY on July 20, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Niobrara 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 Niobrara County address?

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