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Hail history for Butler County, NE
107 hail reports in Butler County since 2006 on 51 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 1, 2018.
Cities in Butler County
Recent hail in Butler County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Bellwood, Garrison 2 hail reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Dwight, Ulysses 6 hail reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Millers Field Airport 1 hail report |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | David City 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Butler County by year
When hail season peaks in Butler County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Butler County
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Butler County since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Surprise 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | David City 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Brainard 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Brainard, Bellwood, Nimburg 3 wind reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bruno 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | David City 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Bellwood 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Surprise 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Octavia, David City 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Rising City 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 Butler 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).