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Hail history for Johnson County, NE
87 hail reports in Johnson County since 2006 on 47 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 11, 2018.
Recent hail in Johnson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sterling 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Tecumseh, Tecumseh Airport, St Mary 7 hail reports |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cook, St Mary 2 hail reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sterling 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Johnson County by year
When hail season peaks in Johnson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Johnson County
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Johnson County since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | damage reported | Cook 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Sterling 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Cook 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Tecumseh, Crab Orchard 2 wind reports |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Tecumseh 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | St Mary 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Tecumseh 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Elk Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Sterling 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Sterling 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 Johnson 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).