Hail HistoryHail history for Rock County, NE
122 hail reports in Rock County since 2006 on 59 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 8, 2020.
Recent hail in Rock County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Rose, Bassett 3 hail reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Newport 1 hail report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Bassett 1 hail report |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Rose 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 Rock County by year
When hail season peaks in Rock County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rock County
39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rock County since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 12, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Bassett 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Bassett 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Bassett 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bassett 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Newport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Bassett 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Newport 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 62 mph, measured | Bassett 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 Rock 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).