Hail History

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Hail history for McCook, NE

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 26, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.00 in (grapefruit)Jun 5, 2022
Ane haili ijiin 200648
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon35
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McCook on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on Jun 5, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near McCook

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		McCook
3 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 20262.00 in
hen egg		McCook
5 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 16, 20253.50 inPerry, Mc Cook, Mc Cook Airport
8 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Mc Cook
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from McCook		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar McCook meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan McCook

Of 48 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (10).

JanFebMar3Apr13May10Jun7Jul8Aug5Sep2OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan McCook

Jun 5, 2022 · 4.00 in (grapefruit) · Mc Cook (4 mi from McCook)

National Weather Service description (English): A few hailstones were reported to be 2/3rds the size of a dollar bill in diameter.

Jun 16, 2024 · 3.80 in · Mc Cook (5 mi from McCook)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter network reported 3 inch hail along with another hail stone that was measured with calipers being 3.8 inches in diameter at the same location.

Sep 16, 2025 · 3.50 in · Perry (3 mi from McCook)

National Weather Service description (English): Measured 3.5 inch diameter hailstone. Estimated time of report from radar.

Jul 23, 2015 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Red Willow (10 mi from McCook)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones were as large as tennis balls.

Sep 21, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mc Cook (2 mi from McCook)

National Weather Service description (English): Report received of hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McCook

DateRatingWherePath
May 23, 2024EF0Perry
5 mi from McCook		0.4 mi long, 28 yd wide
May 17, 2019EF2Perry
7 mi from McCook		6.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
May 17, 2019EF?Perry
10 mi from McCook		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2015EF0Mc Cook
6 mi from McCook		4.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 19, 2011EF0Perry
8 mi from McCook		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2008EF0Mc Cook
1 mi from McCook		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McCook

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McCook since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jul 12, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 202677 mph, a measuredMcCook, Indianola
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 202660 mph, a measuredMcCook
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202668 mph, a measuredDanbury, McCook
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, a measuredMcCook
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202659 mph, a measuredMc Cook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202664 mph, a measuredMc Cook Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 25, 202660 mph, a measuredMc Cook Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, a measuredMc Cook Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202560 mph, a measuredMc Cook Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202564 mph, a estimatMc Cook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 McCook; 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). Distances are measured from the center of McCook.

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