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Hail history for Lexington, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lexington on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Sep 21, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Lexington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Overton, Darr 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lexington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lexington by year
When hail season peaks near Lexington
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Lexington
Sep 21, 2023 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Lexington Airport (7 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Storm chaser reported large hail, with isolated stones up to the size of softballs, south of the Darr exit of Interstate 80. Hail caused damage to their vehicle.Jun 10, 2015 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lexington (6 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): A small stretch of Highway 21 was completely covered in hail. Most hail stones were near the size of golf balls, with some as large as 3 in diameter.May 7, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lexington (1 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs was reported in town by trained spotters and law enforcement officials.Aug 9, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lexington (4 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size from golf balls to baseballs was reported and was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 55 MPH.Jul 6, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lexington (3 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in the area.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lexington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | EF1 | Darr 9 mi from Lexington |
| Jun 1, 2011 | EF0 | Lexington Airport 4 mi from Lexington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lexington
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lexington since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on May 30, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Johnson Lake, Lexington Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Johnson Lake, Lexington Airport, Lexington 3 wind reports |
| May 23, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Darr, Lexington Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Lexington Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lexington 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Lexington Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Lexington Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Lexington Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 68 mph, measured | Lexington 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 Lexington; 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 Lexington.
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