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Hail history for Central City, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central City on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 20, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Central City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Central City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Central City |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Central City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Central City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Central City by year
When hail season peaks near Central City
Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Central City
Aug 20, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Central City (3 mi from Central City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged in size from 1.75 to 2.75 inches in diameter.Aug 6, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marquette (9 mi from Central City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2 inches in diameter continued for 10 minutes.Aug 16, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Marquette (8 mi from Central City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from half dollars to 2 inches in diameter was reported along this path.Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hordville (6 mi from Central City)
Jun 3, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Central City (6 mi from Central City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2023 | EF0 | Central City 4 mi from Central City |
| Jun 2, 2023 | EF? | Kronborg 7 mi from Central City |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Hordville 9 mi from Central City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central City
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central City since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 26, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Central City 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Central City 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Archer 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Kronborg 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Worms 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Marquette, Hordville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Marquette 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Central City 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Archer 2 wind reports |
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 Central City; 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 Central City.
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