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Hail history for Gothenburg, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gothenburg on 54 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 29, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Gothenburg
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Willow Island 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Gothenburg |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gothenburg by year
When hail season peaks near Gothenburg
Of the 54 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and July (14).
Largest hail storms near Gothenburg
May 25, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gothenburg (7 mi from Gothenburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls was reported in Gothenburg.Jun 29, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gothenburg (1 mi from Gothenburg)
National Weather Service description (English): There widespread reports of quarter to baseball size hail along and near this approximately 27 mile long path, causing widespread damage to vehicles, homes, and crops. The largest hail and most widespread vehicle and building damage occurred in Cozad. This hail was accompanied by wind gusts likely at least 50 MPH.Jul 6, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Gothenburg (6 mi from Gothenburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters to tennis balls was reported along this path.Apr 20, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gothenburg (5 mi from Gothenburg)
May 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cozad Muni Airport (8 mi from Gothenburg)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail covered the ground 2 miles west of Cozad. Hail accompanied by estimated winds of 50 to 60 MPH.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gothenburg
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | EF0 | Cozad Muni Airport 7 mi from Gothenburg |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF2 | Gothenburg 5 mi from Gothenburg |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF1 | Oconto 7 mi from Gothenburg |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gothenburg
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gothenburg since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 94 mph on Jul 11, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Gothenburg, Cozad 4 wind reports |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 54 mph, estimated | Cozad, Gothenburg 3 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Gothenburg 7 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gothenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Gothenburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Willow Is 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Gothenburg, Willow Is 2 wind reports |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Willow Is 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Brady 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 78 mph, measured | Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg; 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 Gothenburg.
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