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Hail history for Crete, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Crete on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 16, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Crete
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Crete 1 hail report · closest near the center of Crete |
| May 16, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Crete, Pleasant Dale 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Crete |
| May 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Dorchester 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Crete |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Crete by year
When hail season peaks near Crete
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near Crete
May 16, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crete (1 mi from Crete)
National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail measured up to 2.00 inches in diameter with lots of hail on the ground.Mar 23, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dorchester (8 mi from Crete)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-size hail caused siding damage to at least 20 homes in the Dorchester area.Aug 4, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Berks (5 mi from Crete)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-size hail was reported around 5 miles east northeast of Crete in Lancaster county.Jun 3, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dorchester (8 mi from Crete)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters reported hail ranging from quarter to golf ball size from in Dorchester to 2 miles south southeast of town.May 5, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dorchester (9 mi from Crete)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Crete
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | Dorchester 6 mi from Crete |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | Milford 5 mi from Crete |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Crete
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Crete since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 31, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Crete 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Crete 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Dorchester 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Berks 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 92 mph, measured | Denton, Crete 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Pleasant Dale 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Milford 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 81 mph, measured | Dorchester 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Denton 1 wind report |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Crete 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 Crete; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Crete.
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