Hail history for Cheyenne County, NE

Cheyenne County has 485 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 373 of them 1″ or larger and 46 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 25, 2011.

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 485 since 1955

1″ or larger 373 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 46 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 25, 2011

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 Cheyenne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 485 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 7, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Fire chief reports golf ball size hailstones.

June 21, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A second-hand photo of an apparent 3+ inch diameter hailstone from near Lorenzo was submitted via social media. Size estimated based on the average size of a human palm. Reports of broken windshields.

June 25, 2011 · 4.0″ (softball)

Numerous reports of large hail in Sidney ranging from golf ball to softball size. Emergency manager reported north side of Sidney looked like war zone.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
12	15	10	19	83	110	169	67

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 Cheyenne County

Has it ever hailed in Cheyenne County?

Yes — 485 hail events have been recorded for Cheyenne County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 373 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cheyenne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cheyenne County, NE is July 7, 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 Cheyenne County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 25, 2011. 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.