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Hail history for McCook, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McCook on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Jun 5, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near McCook
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | McCook 3 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | McCook 5 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 3.5 in | Perry, Mc Cook, Mc Cook Airport 8 hail reports · closest near the center of McCook |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mc Cook 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from McCook |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near McCook by year
When hail season peaks near McCook
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near McCook
Jun 5, 2022 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Mc Cook (4 mi from McCook)
National Weather Service description (English): A few hailstones were reported to be 2/3rds the size of a dollar bill in diameter.Jun 16, 2024 · 3.8 in · Mc Cook (5 mi from McCook)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter network reported 3 inch hail along with another hail stone that was measured with calipers being 3.8 inches in diameter at the same location.Sep 16, 2025 · 3.5 in · Perry (3 mi from McCook)
National Weather Service description (English): Measured 3.5 inch diameter hailstone. Estimated time of report from radar.Jul 23, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Red Willow (10 mi from McCook)
National Weather Service description (English): Hailstones were as large as tennis balls.Sep 21, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Cook (2 mi from McCook)
National Weather Service description (English): Report received of hail up to 2 inches in diameter.Tornadoes within 10 miles of McCook
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | EF0 | Perry 5 mi from McCook |
| May 17, 2019 | EF2 | Perry 7 mi from McCook |
| May 17, 2019 | EF? | Perry 10 mi from McCook |
| May 9, 2015 | EF0 | Mc Cook 6 mi from McCook |
| Jun 19, 2011 | EF0 | Perry 8 mi from McCook |
| Jun 18, 2008 | EF0 | Mc Cook 1 mi from McCook |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near McCook
124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McCook since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jul 12, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 77 mph, measured | McCook, Indianola 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | McCook 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Danbury, McCook 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | McCook 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Mc Cook 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Mc Cook Airport 1 wind report |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Mc Cook Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Mc Cook Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Mc Cook Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Mc Cook 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 McCook; 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.
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 McCook.
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