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Hail history for Valentine, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valentine on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Mar 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Valentine
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Valentine 1 hail report · closest near the center of Valentine |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Valentine 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Valentine |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Valentine 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Valentine |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Valentine 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Valentine |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Valentine by year
When hail season peaks near Valentine
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Valentine
Mar 18, 2012 · 4.25 in · St Francis (9 mi from Valentine)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of softballs fell at Rosebud Casino, producing damage to the building and vehicles.Jul 30, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Valentine (0 mi from Valentine)
National Weather Service description (English): Media reported nearly 300 cars damaged at a car dealership on the west side of Valentine.Jun 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Valentine (1 mi from Valentine)
Jul 13, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Field Vale (8 mi from Valentine)
National Weather Service description (English): The sheriff reported golfball size hail.May 22, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miller Field Vale (8 mi from Valentine)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valentine
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | EF? | Valentine 5 mi from Valentine |
| Jul 26, 2015 | EF0 | Sparks 9 mi from Valentine |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF0 | Valentine 4 mi from Valentine |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valentine
91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valentine since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Sep 10, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Valentine 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Valentine 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Valentine 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Valentine 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Miller Field Vale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Miller Field Vale 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Valentine 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Miller Field Vale 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Valentine 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Miller Field Vale 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 Valentine; 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 Valentine.
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