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Hail history for Red Willow County, NE
169 hail reports in Red Willow County since 2006 on 76 days. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on Jun 5, 2022.
Cities in Red Willow County
Recent hail in Red Willow County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | McCook 3 hail reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 2.00 in hen egg | McCook 5 hail reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Bartley 1 hail report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 3.50 in | Perry, Mc Cook, Mc Cook Airport 8 hail reports |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Mc Cook 1 hail report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Danbury 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Red Willow County by year
When hail season peaks in Red Willow County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Red Willow County
155 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Red Willow County since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jul 12, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 77 mph, a measured | McCook, Indianola 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | McCook 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 68 mph, a measured | Danbury, McCook 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | McCook 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Mc Cook 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Bartley 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Mc Cook Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Mc Cook Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Mc Cook Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Mc Cook Airport 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 Red Willow 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).