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Hail history for O'Neill, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of O'Neill on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near O'Neill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Inman 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from O'Neill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near O'Neill by year
When hail season peaks near O'Neill
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and August (6).
Largest hail storms near O'Neill
Aug 26, 2024 · 4 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 · 2.5 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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · O Neill (6 mi from O'Neill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of O'Neill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | EF0 | O Neill 3 mi from O'Neill |
| Mar 23, 2009 | EF2 | O Neill Airport 7 mi from O'Neill |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Oneill 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | O Neill Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 75 mph, measured | O Neill Airport, Emmet 4 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 76 mph, measured | O Neill Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Inman 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | O Neill Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 85 mph, measured | O Neill Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | O Neill Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | O Neill Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 58 mph, measured | O Neill 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 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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