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Hail history for Beatrice, NE

Last hail within 10 milesSep 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20065 inJun 11, 2022
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles67

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Beatrice on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 5 in on Jun 11, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Beatrice

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 12, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Beatrice, Blue Springs
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Beatrice		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Pickrell, Beatrice
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Beatrice		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Pickrell
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Beatrice		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Beatrice
1 hail report · closest near the center of Beatrice		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Ellis, Beatrice
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Beatrice		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Beatrice
1 hail report · closest near the center of Beatrice		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Beatrice by year

40640730850910111121131143151617118319202132212312425626

When hail season peaks near Beatrice

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and May (7).

JanFeb3Mar10Apr7May6Jun3Jul4Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Beatrice

Jun 11, 2022 · 5 in · Beatrice (0 mi from Beatrice)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media received report and photo of 5 inch hail.

Jul 13, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Holmesville (7 mi from Beatrice)

National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones, some as large as 3 inches in diameter, caused considerable vehicle and siding damage to homes in the Holmesville area, which is several miles southeast of Beatrice. The hail lasted for at least 15 minutes.

May 1, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Blue Spgs (10 mi from Beatrice)

Mar 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beatrice (6 mi from Beatrice)

Aug 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beatrice (1 mi from Beatrice)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Beatrice

DateRatingWherePath
May 6, 2024EF0Krider
9 mi from Beatrice		1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 6, 2024EF0Beatrice Airport
5 mi from Beatrice		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 16, 2017EF0Beatrice Airport
5 mi from Beatrice		0.9 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 27, 2013EF0Beatrice
4 mi from Beatrice		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 4, 2009EF0Beatrice Airport
2 mi from Beatrice		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 29, 2008EF2Pickrell
5 mi from Beatrice		10.8 mi long, 440 yd wide
Apr 15, 2006F2Wymore
10 mi from Beatrice		29.0 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Beatrice

67 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Beatrice since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Dec 15, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 202676 mph, measuredBeatrice, Pickrell
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202660 mph, measuredBeatrice
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202658 mph, measuredHolmesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202558 mph, measuredHolmesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202472 mph, measuredEllis, Beatrice Airport, Beatrice
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 202360 mph, estimatedBeatrice Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202364 mph, estimatedPickrell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202370 mph, estimatedBeatrice, Beatrice Airport, Holmesville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202372 mph, measuredRockford, Beatrice Airport, Beatrice
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 11, 202259 mph, estimatedBeatrice 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 Beatrice; 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.

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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 Beatrice.

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