Hail HistoryHail history for Clay County, NE
184 hail reports in Clay County since 2006 on 89 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jul 28, 2023.
Recent hail in Clay County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 0.7 in | Clay Center 2 hail reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fairfield, Saronville 2 hail reports |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Edgar, Fairfield, Deweese 3 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 Clay County by year
When hail season peaks in Clay County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Clay County
153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Clay County since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 7, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Glenvil 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Saronville 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Glenville, Deweese 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 78 mph, measured | Glenville, Clay Center, Edgar 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfield, Clay Center 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Inland 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Ong, Inland, Fairfield 6 wind reports |
| May 6, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Deweese 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Deweese 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Clay Center 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 Clay 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).