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Hail history for Harlan County, NE
108 hail reports in Harlan County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 17, 2022.
Recent hail in Harlan County
No hail was reported in Harlan County in the last two years.
Hail days in Harlan County by year
When hail season peaks in Harlan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Harlan County
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Harlan County since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 7, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Ragan, Republican City 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Harlan Co Res 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Ragan 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Stamford 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Republican City 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Alma 1 wind report |
| May 1, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Orleans 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Orleans 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 72 mph, measured | Oxford, Huntley 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Huntley, Alma 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 Harlan County; 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).