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Hail history for Wheeler County, NE
74 hail reports in Wheeler County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 21, 2017.
Recent hail in Wheeler County
No hail was reported in Wheeler County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wheeler County by year
When hail season peaks in Wheeler County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wheeler County
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wheeler County since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 24, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Ericson 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ericson 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Bartlett 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Bartlett 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Bartlett 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Ericson 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2020 | 81 mph, measured | Bartlett 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Bartlett 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Ericson 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Bartlett 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 Wheeler 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).