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Hail history for Howard County, NE
91 hail reports in Howard County since 2006 on 64 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 16, 2022.
Recent hail in Howard County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Farwell, St Paul 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 Howard County by year
When hail season peaks in Howard County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Howard County
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Howard County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Dannebrog 3 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | St Paul 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Dannebrog, St Paul 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | St Paul 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Farwell, Elba, St Paul 4 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 75 mph, estimated | Farwell 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | St Libory, St Paul 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Farwell 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 75 mph, estimated | Farwell 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Elba 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 Howard 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).