Hail history for Colfax County, NE

Colfax County has 128 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 22, 2004.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 128 since 1958

1″ or larger 87 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 22, 2004

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 Colfax County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 128 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter report of hail estimated at 1.00 inch in diameter.

May 19, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Delayed report of hail estimated at baseball-sized hail via a picture relayed by emergency management. Time estimated based on radar.

May 22, 2004 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported in Schuyler. This was from the same supercell that produced a brief tornado touchdown southwest of town.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	3	9	15	51	28	18

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 Colfax County

Has it ever hailed in Colfax County?

Yes — 128 hail events have been recorded for Colfax County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Colfax County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Colfax County, NE is April 15, 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 Colfax County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 22, 2004. 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.