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Hail history for Columbus, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbus on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Columbus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Columbus 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Columbus |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Platte Center 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbus |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Columbus 1 hail report · closest near the center of Columbus |
| May 19, 2025 | 3 in tea cup | Columbus Airport, Millers Field Airport, Brandts Airport 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Columbus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Columbus by year
When hail season peaks near Columbus
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Columbus
May 19, 2025 · 3 in (tea cup) · Columbus Airport (4 mi from Columbus)
National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail measured up to 3 in diameter.Jun 3, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Duncan (7 mi from Columbus)
National Weather Service description (English): There were also several trees downed with the storm as well. The hail and wind lead to extensive crop damage.Aug 20, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bellwood (6 mi from Columbus)
Jun 7, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Millers Field Airport (4 mi from Columbus)
Sep 23, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbus (2 mi from Columbus)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported 1 to 2-inch hail via social media in Columbus.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | EF1 | Columbus Airport 2 mi from Columbus |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | Columbus 1 mi from Columbus |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Platte Center 9 mi from Columbus |
| Aug 20, 2007 | EF0 | Richland 8 mi from Columbus |
| Mar 30, 2006 | F0 | Bellwood 6 mi from Columbus |
| Mar 30, 2006 | F0 | Richland 10 mi from Columbus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbus
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbus since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 21, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Columbus 3 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Platte Center 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Richland, Columbus 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bellwood 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Columbus Airport 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Columbus, Columbus Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 96 mph, estimated | Richland, Sheldonville, Bellwood 3 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 Columbus; 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 Columbus.
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