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Hail history for Aurora, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Aurora on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 16, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Aurora
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hampton, Murphy 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Aurora |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Aurora by year
When hail season peaks near Aurora
Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).
Largest hail storms near Aurora
Aug 16, 2020 · 3 in (tea cup) · Marquette (7 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from half dollars to 2 inches in diameter was reported along this path.May 5, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Aurora (5 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of tennis balls and baseballs was reported along this path, including on Highway 14.May 23, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Giltner (10 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from quarter to tennis ball size was reported, with the largest located northwest of town. Car windows were broken.Aug 6, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marquette (8 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter continued for 10 minutes.Jun 16, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aurora (1 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Up to hen egg size hail was reported in and near Aurora.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aurora
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | EF? | Aurora 4 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 2, 2023 | EF? | Kronborg 10 mi from Aurora |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Kronborg 8 mi from Aurora |
| May 2, 2021 | EF? | Aurora 2 mi from Aurora |
| May 2, 2021 | EF0 | Aurora 2 mi from Aurora |
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF0 | Hampton 8 mi from Aurora |
| May 1, 2018 | EF0 | Murphy 8 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 3, 2014 | EF1 | Hampton 6 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF2 | Hampton 6 mi from Aurora |
| May 12, 2011 | EF0 | Giltner 6 mi from Aurora |
| May 11, 2011 | EF1 | Kronborg 10 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 17, 2009 | EF2 | Murphy 8 mi from Aurora |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Aurora
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Aurora since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 9, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Giltner 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | Aurora Airport, Aurora, Hampton 4 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Hampton 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Aurora 2 wind reports |
| May 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Marquette, Aurora 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Hampton 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 Aurora; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Aurora.
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