Hail History

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Hail history for Platte County, NE

Last hail in the countyAug 8, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 19, 2025
Hail days since 200680
Days with hail 1 inch or larger59
Tornadoes in the county12
Damaging wind reports in the county127

144 hail reports in Platte County since 2006 on 80 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2025.

Cities in Platte County

Recent hail in Platte County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 8, 20261 in
quarter		Columbus
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 20261 in
quarter		Creston
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20262 in
hen egg		Tarnov, Platte Center
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 20250.75 in
penny		Creston
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Columbus
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Monroe, Humphrey, Rosenburg
4 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Rosenburg
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20253 in
tea cup		Columbus Airport, Brandts Airport, Columbus
5 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Humphrey
1 hail report		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 Platte County by year

60650760870921041151231341431511651741819220221422523324625326

When hail season peaks in Platte County

Jan1Feb3Mar8Apr14May20Jun15Jul7Aug8Sep2Oct1Nov1Dec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Platte County

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Platte County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 21, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 202662 mph, measuredColumbus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202658 mph, measuredColumbus
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202661 mph, measuredColumbus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202662 mph, measuredPlatte Center, Lindsay
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202659 mph, measuredMonroe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 202673 mph, measuredLeigh
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202661 mph, measuredRichland, Columbus
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 17, 202671 mph, measuredPlatte Center, Creston, Duncan
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202560 mph, estimatedColumbus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202560 mph, estimatedTarnov, Columbus Airport
2 wind reports		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 Platte 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).