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Hail history for York, NE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of York on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near York
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Benedict 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from York |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near York by year
When hail season peaks near York
Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (19) and May (9).
Largest hail storms near York
May 21, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · York (1 mi from York)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell in York for several minutes. The roof of a city elementary school was totaled by the hail.Jun 20, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bradshaw (9 mi from York)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to tennis ball size hail was reported on Highway 34.Jun 14, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · York (1 mi from York)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging in size anywhere from quarters to 2.5 inches in diameter was reported across York and in Waco. The largest stones of 2-2.5 inches in diameter were reported in the city of York. Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH was reported in York. Damage to trees and canopies on the York College campus was reported.Jun 15, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · York (0 mi from York)
National Weather Service description (English): Most hail in and around York ranged in size from quarters to ping pong balls. The largest hail, tennis ball size, was reported by a storm chaser on the east side of York.Sep 16, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Cool Jct (9 mi from York)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of York
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2014 | EF0 | Bradshaw 8 mi from York |
| May 29, 2013 | EF0 | Bradshaw 8 mi from York |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | York Airport 4 mi from York |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | Mc Cool Jct 5 mi from York |
| May 29, 2008 | EF0 | Thayer 10 mi from York |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near York
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of York since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | McCool Junction 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Benedict, Bradshaw, Waco 6 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | York Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | York 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Bradshaw 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Thayer 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 67 mph, measured | Waco 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Mc Cool Jct 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | York 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Bradshaw, Mc Cool Jct 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 York; 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 York.
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