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Hail history for Custer County, NE
454 hail reports in Custer County since 2006 on 174 days. The largest stones measured 4.50 in (softball) on Jun 18, 2008.
Cities in Custer County
Recent hail in Custer County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Callaway 1 hail report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Ansley 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Oconto 1 hail report |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Weissert 1 hail report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 3.00 in tea cup | Arnold, Oconto 2 hail reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Callaway, Ansley 2 hail reports |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Gates 1 hail report |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Mason City 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Custer County by year
When hail season peaks in Custer County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Custer County
212 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Custer County since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 27, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Callaway 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 90 mph, a measured | Broken Bow, Ansley, Mason City 10 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 74 mph, a measured | Callaway 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 71 mph, a measured | Sargent 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Mason City 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Broken Bow Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Westerville 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Callaway 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 70 mph, a measured | Broken Bow 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 67 mph, a measured | Anselmo 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 Custer County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).