Hail history for Cedar County, NE

Cedar County has 197 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 119 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 2012.

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 197 since 1956

1″ or larger 119 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 27, 2012

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 Cedar County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 197 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 6, 2026	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 7, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
July 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 6, 2026 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Public report of hail measured at 2.50 inch in diameter received via an image on social media.

July 7, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public report of hail estimated at 3 to 3.5 inch in diameter.

May 27, 2012 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to softball-size was reported east of Coleridge from the second of 2 supercell thunderstorms that tracked near town. The hail damaged roofs and crops in the region. Time was estimated from radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	3	14	27	86	46	15

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 Cedar County

Has it ever hailed in Cedar County?

Yes — 197 hail events have been recorded for Cedar County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 119 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cedar County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cedar County, NE is March 6, 2026, with 2.5″ (tennis ball) 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 Cedar County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 2012. 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.