Hail history for Chase County, NE

Chase County has 343 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 263 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 17, 1999.

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 343 since 1955

1″ or larger 263 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 17, 1999

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 Chase County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 343 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
July 19, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
June 7, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
June 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail along with 50 to 60 MPH winds reported at this location.

July 19, 2024 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Time estimated by radar.

June 5, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail extensively damaged corn crops and property.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	10	15	8	73	106	90	37

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 Chase County

Has it ever hailed in Chase County?

Yes — 343 hail events have been recorded for Chase County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 263 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chase County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chase County, NE is September 16, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Chase County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 17, 1999. 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

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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.