Hail history for Blaine County, NE

Blaine County has 224 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 150 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 14, 1980.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 224 since 1957

1″ or larger 150 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 14, 1980

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Blaine County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Blaine County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 224 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 4, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 21, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 6, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Blaine County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 22, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail along with wind gusts of 35 to 45 MPH were reported at this location.

August 27, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail punched holes in a roof and siding, dented a camper, and broke numerous windows out on a house at this location.

June 26, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Golf ball and tennis ball sized hail was reported by public 5 miles north of Brewster.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	2	11	32	92	65	18

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Blaine County

Has it ever hailed in Blaine County?

Yes — 224 hail events have been recorded for Blaine County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 150 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Blaine County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Blaine County, NE is June 22, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Blaine County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 14, 1980. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.