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Hail history for Garfield County, NE
99 hail reports in Garfield County since 2006 on 48 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2006.
Recent hail in Garfield County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Burwell 1 hail report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Burwell 3 hail reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Burwell 2 hail reports |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Burwell 1 hail report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Burwell 2 hail reports |
| May 14, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Burwell 4 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 Garfield County by year
When hail season peaks in Garfield County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Garfield County
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Garfield County since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 9, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ericson, Amelia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Amelia 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Burwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Burwell 3 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Burwell 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Burwell 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Burwell 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Burwell 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Burwell 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Burwell 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 Garfield 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).