Hail History

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Hail history for Hayes County, NE

Last hail in the countyMay 30, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 4, 2008
Hail days since 200669
Days with hail 1 inch or larger62
Tornadoes in the county7
Damaging wind reports in the county46

127 hail reports in Hayes County since 2006 on 69 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 4, 2008.

Recent hail in Hayes County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 30, 20261 in
quarter		Hayes Center
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 20251 in
quarter		Hayes Center
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Hamlet
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251 in
quarter		Hayes Center
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20253.25 inHayes Center
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Hayes County by year

2066077082094106114125133143154161171851952022112242324425126

When hail season peaks in Hayes County

JanFeb2Mar3Apr18May20Jun8Jul11Aug7SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hayes County

46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hayes County since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 5, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 15, 202655 mph, measuredHayes Center
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 202672 mph, measuredHamlet, Hayes Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202561 mph, measuredHayes Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202572 mph, measuredHayes Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202360 mph, estimatedHamlet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202384 mph, measuredHayes Center
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202262 mph, measuredHayes Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202070 mph, estimatedHayes Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202070 mph, estimatedHayes Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202060 mph, estimatedHayes Center
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 Hayes 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).