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Hail history for North Platte, NE

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20261.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 months3

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 10, 2023

Hail days since 200684

Days with hail 1 inch or larger74

Tornadoes within 10 miles16

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles218

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Platte on 84 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 10, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near North Platte

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Jul 2, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	North Platte 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from North Platte	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	2 in hen egg	North Platte, Bird Field North 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2026	1 in quarter	North Platte 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	North Platte 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	North Platte, Bird Field North 4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	North Platte 2 hail reports · closest near the center of North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Keith 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2025	1 in quarter	North Platte, Bird Field North 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2025	2 in hen egg	Hershey, North Platte 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from North Platte	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near North Platte by year

When hail season peaks near North Platte

Of the 84 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (22) and July (19).

Largest hail storms near North Platte

Jul 7, 2013 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Platte (4 mi from North Platte)

Jul 9, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Platte (5 mi from North Platte)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail produced severe damage to lights, tables and trees.

Jul 10, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · North Platte (7 mi from North Platte)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hail to baseball size and possibly larger, just north of North Platte.

Apr 14, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · North Platte (0 mi from North Platte)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail fell on the west side of North Platte, with a few pieces that large also falling on the east side of the city. Golf ball size hail also fell across much of the city and lasted until 6:50 p.m. CDT. In some parts of the city large hail fell off and on for almost two hours.

Jun 8, 2020 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bird Field North (9 mi from North Platte)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Platte

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 2, 2015	EF0	Bird Field North 9 mi from North Platte	0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 2, 2015	EF0	North Platte 4 mi from North Platte	0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 14, 2015	EF0	Bird Field North 7 mi from North Platte	1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	North Platte 1 mi from North Platte	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	North Platte 7 mi from North Platte	0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	North Platte 7 mi from North Platte	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	North Platte 3 mi from North Platte	0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012	EF0	Bird Field North 3 mi from North Platte	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	North Platte 9 mi from North Platte	6.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 18, 2012	EF1	North Platte 5 mi from North Platte	1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	North Platte 6 mi from North Platte	1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 18, 2012	EF2	North Platte 6 mi from North Platte	1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Platte

218 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Platte since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Jun 2, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	69 mph, measured	North Platte, Maxwell 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026	75 mph, measured	North Platte 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	58 mph, measured	Bird Field North 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 25, 2026	58 mph, measured	North Platte 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 2025	59 mph, measured	Bird Field North 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 2025	81 mph, estimated	North Platte 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2025	63 mph, measured	Keith 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2025	70 mph, estimated	North Platte 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2024	59 mph, measured	Bird Field North 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 2024	70 mph, estimated	North Platte 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 North Platte; 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 North Platte.

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