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Hail history for Kearney, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kearney on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 5, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Kearney ranks #170 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Kearney
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kearney in the last two years.
Hail days near Kearney by year
When hail season peaks near Kearney
Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (14).
Largest hail storms near Kearney
Jun 4, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Newark (7 mi from Kearney)
Jun 5, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kearney (0 mi from Kearney)
Sep 9, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Kearney (1 mi from Kearney)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarter to tennis ball size was reported in the area. Inside the city of Kearney itself, hail was quarter to golf ball size.Jul 22, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Odessa (7 mi from Kearney)
National Weather Service description (English): Most hail was nickel to golf ball size, with a few up to the size of tennis balls.May 19, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gibbon (10 mi from Kearney)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from half dollars to hen eggs was reported.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kearney
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2016 | EF0 | Centennial Airport 10 mi from Kearney |
| May 9, 2016 | EF0 | Odessa 9 mi from Kearney |
| May 29, 2008 | EF2 | Funk 8 mi from Kearney |
| May 29, 2008 | EF0 | Alfalfa Center 6 mi from Kearney |
| May 29, 2008 | EF1 | Alfalpha Siding 7 mi from Kearney |
| May 29, 2008 | EF2 | Kearney 2 mi from Kearney |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kearney
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kearney since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 26, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Minden, Odessa, Kearney 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Kearney 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Kearney 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Kearney Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Newark 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Odessa 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Funk 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Odessa 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Odessa, Glenwood Park 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 Kearney; 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 Kearney.
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