Hail history for Dawes County, NE

Dawes County has 298 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 244 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on May 10, 1991.

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 298 since 1955

1″ or larger 244 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · May 10, 1991

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 Dawes County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 298 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 29, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 1, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 29, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail just west of Chadron Nebraska.

July 2, 2020 · 2.75″ (baseball)

NWS damage survey team confirmed baseball sized hail at a ranch residence. Time estimated from radar.

June 25, 2020 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large hail damaged resident's windows and neighbor's car.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	10	10	26	37	72	96	44

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 Dawes County

Has it ever hailed in Dawes County?

Yes — 298 hail events have been recorded for Dawes County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 244 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dawes County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dawes County, NE is June 29, 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 Dawes County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 10, 1991. 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

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.