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Hail history for Perkins County, NE
186 hail reports in Perkins County since 2006 on 93 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Aug 6, 2018.
Recent hail in Perkins County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Grant 2 hail reports |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Elsie 1 hail report |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Grainton 1 hail report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Brandon 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 Perkins County by year
When hail season peaks in Perkins County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Perkins County
79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Perkins County since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 14, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 82 mph, estimated | Madrid, Grant 6 wind reports |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Elsie 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Grant 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 76 mph, measured | Grant 3 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Venango 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Grant 1 wind report |
| Sep 8, 2024 | 71 mph, measured | Grant 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Grant 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Madrid, Elsie 2 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Grant 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 Perkins 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).