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Hail history for Merrick County, NE
80 hail reports in Merrick County since 2006 on 55 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 16, 2020.
Cities in Merrick County
Recent hail in Merrick County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chapman 1 hail report |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Central City 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Central City 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 Merrick County by year
When hail season peaks in Merrick County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Merrick County
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Merrick County since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Apr 2, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Central City 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Chapman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Central City 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Clarks 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Archer 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Clarks 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Worms 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Central City 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Archer 2 wind reports |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Clarks 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 Merrick 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).