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Hail history for Cozad, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cozad on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Cozad
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Willow Island 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Cozad |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Darr 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Cozad |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cozad by year
When hail season peaks near Cozad
Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (19) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Cozad
Jun 29, 2024 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Cozad (0 mi from Cozad)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency management reported widespread significant damage across Cozad from large hail up to four inches in diameter. The local hospital was damaged enough from broken windows, roof damage, and leaking water that patients had to be transferred to nearby hospitals for a period of time. One injury was reported, a person was caught outside in the storm, suffering cuts and bruises and losing consciousness.Jun 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cozad Muni Airport (1 mi from Cozad)
Sep 21, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Darr (9 mi from Cozad)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of baseballs was reported in the area.May 25, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gothenburg (8 mi from Cozad)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls was reported in Gothenburg.Jul 6, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Willow Is (4 mi from Cozad)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in the area.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cozad
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | EF1 | Darr 10 mi from Cozad |
| May 17, 2019 | EF1 | Cozad 2 mi from Cozad |
| May 30, 2011 | EF0 | Cozad Muni Airport 3 mi from Cozad |
| Jun 24, 2008 | EF0 | Cozad Muni Airport 6 mi from Cozad |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cozad
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cozad since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 12, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Cozad 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 54 mph, estimated | Cozad 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Willow Is, Cozad 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Willow Is 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Darr 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Willow Is, Cozad 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Cozad 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Cozad 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 75 mph, measured | Cozad Muni Airport, Darr, Willow Is 3 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 81 mph, measured | Cozad 2 wind reports |
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 Cozad; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Cozad.
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