Hail History

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Hail history for Wayne, NE

Last hail within 10 milesJun 30, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 15, 2017
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles38

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wayne on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 15, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Wayne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 30, 20261 in
quarter		Carroll
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wayne		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Wayne, Wayne Airport
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Wayne		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Wakefield
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Wayne		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 Wayne by year

106207208209110411112213114152162171181920121122223124125226

When hail season peaks near Wayne

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr7May10Jun3Jul4AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Wayne

Jun 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wayne (6 mi from Wayne)

May 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wayne (3 mi from Wayne)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball-size fell from southwest of Wayne into town.

Apr 9, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wakefield (8 mi from Wayne)

Jun 30, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carroll (7 mi from Wayne)

May 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wayne (3 mi from Wayne)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wayne

DateRatingWherePath
May 12, 2023EF0Wayne
4 mi from Wayne		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 12, 2023EF0Wayne
6 mi from Wayne		0.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF4Altona
8 mi from Wayne		10.8 mi long, 2,429 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF2Wakefield
4 mi from Wayne		7.6 mi long, 2,394 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wayne

38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wayne since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Sep 29, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202570 mph, estimatedWakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202475 mph, estimatedCarroll, Wayne
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202481 mph, estimatedWinside, Wayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202470 mph, estimatedWinside
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 202360 mph, estimatedWakefield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 29, 202378 mph, measuredWayne Airport, Wayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202370 mph, estimatedWayne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202281 mph, estimatedWakefield, Carroll
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202064 mph, estimatedWayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 201864 mph, estimatedWayne
2 wind reports		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 Wayne; 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 Wayne.

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