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Hail history for Kearney County, NE
93 hail reports in Kearney County since 2006 on 58 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 29, 2022.
Cities in Kearney County
Recent hail in Kearney County
No hail was reported in Kearney County in the last two years.
Hail days in Kearney County by year
When hail season peaks in Kearney County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kearney County
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kearney County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 21, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Minden, Wilcox 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Minden, Heartwell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Heartwell 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Axtell, Minden 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Newark 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Minden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Axtell, Minden 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Minden, Wilcox 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Minden 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 Kearney 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).