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Hail history for Chadron, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chadron on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Aug 27, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Chadron
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Chadron 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Chadron |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 2.00 in hen egg | Chadron 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Chadron |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Chadron 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Chadron |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Chadron 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chadron |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Chadron 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Chadron |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Chadron Airport 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Chadron |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Chadron Airport 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Chadron |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Chadron meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chadron
Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (18) and July (14).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Chadron
Aug 27, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Chadron (4 mi from Chadron)
Jun 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chadron (0 mi from Chadron)
Jul 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chadron (0 mi from Chadron)
National Weather Service description (English): Many business signs with holes in them. Windows shattered in the Walmart parking lot. Hail damage to many cars.Jun 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chadron (10 mi from Chadron)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported southeast of Chadron.Jul 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chadron (1 mi from Chadron)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed just southwest of Chadron.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chadron
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | EF0 | Chadron 6 mi from Chadron |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chadron
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chadron since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jun 28, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Chadron 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Chadron 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Chadron 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 62 mph, a measured | Chadron State Par 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 72 mph, a measured | Chadron Airport 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Chadron Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 61 mph, a measured | Chadron Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Chadron Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Chadron Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 58 mph, a measured | Chadron 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Chadron; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Cities nearby
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Chadron.
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