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Hail history for Buffalo County, NE
225 hail reports in Buffalo County since 2006 on 118 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 7, 2022.
Cities in Buffalo County
Recent hail in Buffalo County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Centennial Airport, Poole 2 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Pleasanton, Ravenna 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Buffalo County by year
When hail season peaks in Buffalo County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buffalo County
163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buffalo County since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 26, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Pleasanton, Kearney, Odessa 4 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Poole 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Kearney 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Amherst, Kearney, Poole 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Kearney Airport 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Ravenna, Miller 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Odessa, Poole 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Elm Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Odessa 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Ravenna 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 Buffalo County; 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).