Hail history for Burt County, NE

Burt County has 109 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 69 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 16, 1965.

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 109 since 1958

1″ or larger 69 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 16, 1965

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 Burt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 109 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter near Craig, NE.

September 24, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The public reported hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter.

June 3, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail near baseball-size was accompanied by winds estimated at over 80 mph. The wind and hail caused extensive damage in the Craig area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	5	4	6	9	38	36	9

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 Burt County

Has it ever hailed in Burt County?

Yes — 109 hail events have been recorded for Burt County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 69 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Burt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Burt County, NE is April 23, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Burt County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 16, 1965. 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.

More Nebraska hail history

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.