Hail history for Cuming County, NE

Cuming County has 123 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 78 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on September 5, 1983.

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 123 since 1957

1″ or larger 78 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · September 5, 1983

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 Cuming County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 123 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 18, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
October 11, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 11, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2018	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 6, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 18, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.

June 1, 2010 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter fell southwest through south of Wisner. The hail fell for nearly 15 minutes and accumulated up to 2 to 3 feet in some ditches aided by 2 to 3 inches of rain that fell during and after the hail.

June 20, 1997 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Four roofs destroyed by hail on a farm on the Dodge-Cuming county line. Also 20 windows were broken and part of the corn crop was lost as well.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	3	9	24	42	35	4

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 Cuming County

Has it ever hailed in Cuming County?

Yes — 123 hail events have been recorded for Cuming County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 78 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cuming County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cuming County, NE is August 18, 2022, 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 Cuming County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on September 5, 1983. 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.