Hail HistoryHail history for Hall County, NE
164 hail reports in Hall County since 2006 on 87 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 20, 2014.
Cities in Hall County
Recent hail in Hall County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Alda, Wood River 2 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Grand Is, Grand Is Rgnl Airport, Cairo 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 Hall County by year
When hail season peaks in Hall County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hall County
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hall County since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 7, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 79 mph, measured | Grand Island Airport, Grand Island, Cairo 6 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Grand Island, Cairo 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Grand Island 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Wood River, Grand Is Rgnl Airport 3 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Grand Is 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Grand Is Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Wood River 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Grand Is 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Grand Is Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Grand Is Rgnl Airport, Doniphan 3 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 Hall 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).