Hail history for Cass County, NE

Cass County has 253 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 176 of them 1″ or larger and 17 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 27, 1967.

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 253 since 1967

1″ or larger 176 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 17 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 27, 1967

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 Cass County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 253 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 17, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
April 17, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.

May 4, 2003 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported over much of northern into east central Cass county from around 8 miles west northwest of Plattsmouth into the town of Plattsmouth and to locations a few miles to the south. The hail caused extensive damage to cars and trees/plants and was associated with the supercell that eventually produced a weak short-lived tornado near Plattsmouth.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	10	12	27	93	75	35

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 Cass County

Has it ever hailed in Cass County?

Yes — 253 hail events have been recorded for Cass County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 176 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cass County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cass County, NE is April 17, 2025, 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 Cass County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 27, 1967. 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.