Hail History

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Hail history for Lancaster County, NE

Last hail in the countyJul 3, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months7
Largest hail since 20065 inMay 9, 2016
Hail days since 2006119
Days with hail 1 inch or larger93
Tornadoes in the county23
Damaging wind reports in the county229

302 hail reports in Lancaster County since 2006 on 119 days. The largest stones measured 5 in on May 9, 2016.

Cities in Lancaster County

Recent hail in Lancaster County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 3, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Roca
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 20262.5 in
tennis ball		Agnew, Malcolm, Havelock
9 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Waverly
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 20261 in
quarter		Emerald
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Malcolm
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Emerald, Lincoln Airport, Air Park West
15 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Hollam
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 20251 in
quarter		Cobb, West Lincoln
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 20251 in
quarter		Lincoln
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Cheneys
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20252 in
hen egg		Agnew, Raymond, Davey
6 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Lancaster County by year

90680780880961081161241361471571661711861932021622523424425726

When hail season peaks in Lancaster County

JanFeb10Mar21Apr28May31Jun9Jul7Aug11Sep2OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lancaster County

229 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lancaster County since 2006, on 98 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Dec 15, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 2026damage reportedDavey
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202670 mph, estimatedGarland, Lincoln
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202668 mph, measuredLincoln, Crete, Hallam
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202658 mph, measuredLincoln, Raymond
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedLincoln
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedArrow Airport, Roca, West Lincoln
11 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202658 mph, estimatedBennet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202670 mph, estimatedWaverly, Lincoln Airport, Huskerville
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202566 mph, measuredHolland, Cheneys
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 2025100 mph, estimatedBerks
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Lancaster 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).