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Hail history for Norfolk, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Norfolk on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Norfolk
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Hoskins, Norfolk, Hadar 6 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Norfolk |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Hadar 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Norfolk |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Stefan Field Norf, Stanton 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Norfolk |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Norfolk 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Norfolk |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Norfolk by year
When hail season peaks near Norfolk
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Norfolk
Apr 9, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Norfolk (0 mi from Norfolk)
National Weather Service description (English): The second supercell thunderstorm that moved across Madison county during the evening produced hail up to baseball-size in the Norfolk area. The hail caused considerable vehicle damage in town along with roof and siding damage.Jun 3, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Norfolk (0 mi from Norfolk)
Jun 30, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hoskins (9 mi from Norfolk)
National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail estimated up to 2.00 inches in diameter in rural Hoskins. Time and location estimated by radar.Jun 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Battle Creek (10 mi from Norfolk)
National Weather Service description (English): Very little/no rain was falling when the hail began.Apr 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norfolk Simpson Airport (7 mi from Norfolk)
National Weather Service description (English): Large amounts of hail up to golf ball-size fell for at least 10 minutes from southwest of Norfolk into town. The hail accumulated at least several inches and in some cases much more and was accompanied by torrential rain and 40 to 50 mph winds. This not only caused tree, building and vehicle damage but also flash flooding as hail clogged storm drainage systems. The larger hail stones generally fell west through south of town, but in town, drifts of the massive amounts of smaller hail required snow removal equipment to clear some streets. Some of the hail drifts lasted into evening.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Norfolk
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | EF0 | Stanton 8 mi from Norfolk |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF0 | Stefan Field Norf 4 mi from Norfolk |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 4 mi from Norfolk |
| May 12, 2023 | EF1 | Stanton 10 mi from Norfolk |
| May 12, 2023 | EF1 | Battle Creek 7 mi from Norfolk |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Norfolk
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Norfolk since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 101 mph on Jun 30, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Norfolk 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | damage reported | Norfolk 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 101 mph, measured | Norfolk, Hadar, Stefan Field Norf 8 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Stefan Field Norf 1 wind report |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Stanton 1 wind report |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Stefan Meml Airport, Stanton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 71 mph, measured | Stefan Field Norf 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Stefan Field Norf 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Stanton 1 wind report |
| Oct 23, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Battle Creek, Stefan Meml Airport 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 Norfolk; 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 Norfolk.
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