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Hail history for Saline County, NE
161 hail reports in Saline County since 2006 on 89 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Oct 3, 2013.
Cities in Saline County
Recent hail in Saline County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Friend 1 hail report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Crete 1 hail report |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Swanton 2 hail reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Friend 2 hail reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | De Witt, Crete, Western 6 hail reports |
| May 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Dorchester 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 Saline County by year
When hail season peaks in Saline County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Saline County
104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Saline County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Friend 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Friend, Wilber 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Swanton, Western, Wilber Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Friend, Crete 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Western 2 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Tobias, Friend, Dorchester 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Dorchester 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Friend 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Crete, Friend 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Western 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 Saline 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).