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Hail history for Dawson County, NE
241 hail reports in Dawson County since 2006 on 115 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 29, 2024.
Cities in Dawson County
Recent hail in Dawson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Willow Island 1 hail report |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Overton, Darr 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 Dawson County by year
When hail season peaks in Dawson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Dawson County
179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Dawson County since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jul 11, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Sumner, Eddyville, Johnson Lake 6 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Gothenburg, Cozad 4 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 54 mph, estimated | Cozad, Gothenburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Gothenburg 7 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Lexington Airport, Lexington, Eddyville 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Sumner 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Sumner, Eddyville, Overton 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gothenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Gothenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Willow Is, Cozad 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 Dawson 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).