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Hail history for Holdrege, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holdrege on 60 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 17, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Holdrege
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Holdrege 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Holdrege |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Holdrege by year
When hail season peaks near Holdrege
Of the 60 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (13).
Largest hail storms near Holdrege
May 17, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ragan (9 mi from Holdrege)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging anywhere in size from ping pong balls up to three inches in diameter was reported in this area.Sep 13, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wilcox (9 mi from Holdrege)
National Weather Service description (English): Damage reports from across town included windows knocked out of homes, roof, siding and shingle damage, cars dented, windshields broken, as well as a lot of crop and tree damage.Jul 23, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ragan (8 mi from Holdrege)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail reports ranged in size from ping pong balls to baseballs.Sep 15, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Holdrege (1 mi from Holdrege)
May 3, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Holdrege (1 mi from Holdrege)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters to two inches in diameter was reported across Holdrege.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holdrege
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | EF1 | Holdrege 1 mi from Holdrege |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Atlanta 9 mi from Holdrege |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Holdrege 1 mi from Holdrege |
| May 3, 2024 | EF0 | Ragan 9 mi from Holdrege |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Holdrege 1 mi from Holdrege |
| May 3, 2024 | EF0 | Sacramento 9 mi from Holdrege |
| Jun 30, 2018 | EF0 | Sacramento 6 mi from Holdrege |
| Jun 30, 2018 | EF0 | Sacramento 9 mi from Holdrege |
| Dec 25, 2016 | EF1 | Sacramento 7 mi from Holdrege |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holdrege
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holdrege since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 3, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Holdrege 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Holdrege 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Holdrege Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Holdrege 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Holdrege 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Holdrege 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 85 mph, estimated | Funk, Holdrege 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Holdrege 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Holdrege 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Loomis 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 Holdrege; 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 Holdrege.
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