Hail History

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Hail history for Seward, NE

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJul 26, 2014
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger44
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Seward on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jul 26, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Seward

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Ruby
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 20261 in
quarter		Tamora
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Milford, Krutz Airport, Seward
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Seward		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20261 in
quarter		Milford
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20261 in
quarter		Krutz Airport
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Seward
1 hail report · closest near the center of Seward		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 20251 in
quarter		Staplehurst
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 22, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Krutz Airport, Ruby
4 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Seward		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20252 in
hen egg		Bee
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Seward		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 Seward by year

40640740840921051141213314215162171181912012142212324325626

When hail season peaks near Seward

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (10).

JanFeb6Mar7Apr10May16Jun5Jul3Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Seward

Mar 23, 2009 · 4.25 in · Staplehurst (6 mi from Seward)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to Softball size was reported in the Staplehurst area.

Jul 26, 2014 · 4.25 in · Staplehurst (8 mi from Seward)

Jun 14, 2022 · 3 in (tea cup) · Garland (6 mi from Seward)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported widespread hail damage to home, back window broken out in automobile.

Jun 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Milford (10 mi from Seward)

National Weather Service description (English): Law Enforcement reported hail up to baseball-size fell in the Milford area. The hail caused extensive vehicle damage, especially at a local car dealership and a local business where over 140 vehicles were damaged. Some houses also sustained roof and siding damage.

Jun 22, 2009 · 2.25 in · Seward (5 mi from Seward)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up 2.25 inches in diameter dented cars south of Seward.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Seward

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF0Ruby
4 mi from Seward		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Dwight
10 mi from Seward		8.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF2Ruby
4 mi from Seward		4.7 mi long, 330 yd wide
May 11, 2014EF1Malcolm
10 mi from Seward		3.0 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012EF1Pleasant Dale
9 mi from Seward		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 29, 2008EF0Goehner
9 mi from Seward		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Seward

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Seward since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 9, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202661 mph, measuredSeward, Goehner
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 14, 202581 mph, estimatedTamora, Staplehurst
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 202576 mph, measuredSeward
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202561 mph, measuredSeward
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202466 mph, measuredMilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202359 mph, measuredRuby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202258 mph, estimatedGoehner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202275 mph, estimatedTamora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202270 mph, estimatedTamora, Ruby
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 11, 202060 mph, estimatedKrutz Airport
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 Seward; 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 Seward.

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