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Hail history for Valley County, NE
121 hail reports in Valley County since 2006 on 67 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 5, 2010.
Recent hail in Valley County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Ord 1 hail report |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Elyria, Arcadia 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Valley County by year
When hail season peaks in Valley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Valley County
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Valley County since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Aug 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ord 2 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | North Loup 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 90 mph, measured | Ord, Ord Airport, Fort Hartsuff Stat 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 80 mph, estimated | Arcadia, Ord Airport, North Loup 8 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Ord Airport, Elyria 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ord Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Arcadia 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Arcadia 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 83 mph, estimated | Sharp Field Ord 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Sharp Field Ord 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 Valley 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).