Hail History

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Hail history for O'Neill, NE

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 17, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.00 in (grapefruit)Aug 26, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200630
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23
Tornado ijiin 10 mile2
Wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of O'Neill on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on Aug 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near O'Neill

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 17, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		Inman
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from O'Neill		NWS storm report (preliminary)

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar O'Neill meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan O'Neill

Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and August (6).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr6May5Jun5Jul6Aug3Sep2OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan O'Neill

Aug 26, 2024 · 4.00 in (grapefruit) · Page (8 mi from O'Neill)

National Weather Service description (English): Storm chaser reports 4 inch diameter hail at this location. Hail damaged the wind shield. Time was estimated from radar.

Sep 22, 2010 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Inman (6 mi from O'Neill)

Aug 9, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Emmet (8 mi from O'Neill)

Sep 5, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · O Neill Airport (10 mi from O'Neill)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail resulted in crop and tree damage at this location.

Aug 1, 2013 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · O Neill (6 mi from O'Neill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of O'Neill

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2011EF0O Neill
3 mi from O'Neill		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 23, 2009EF2O Neill Airport
7 mi from O'Neill		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near O'Neill

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of O'Neill since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Jun 20, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202660 mph, a measuredOneill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202561 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202375 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport, Emmet
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202376 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202260 mph, a estimatInman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202260 mph, a estimatO Neill Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202285 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202160 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202058 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 201958 mph, a measuredO Neill Airport
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 O'Neill; 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 O'Neill.

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