Hail history for Deuel County, NE

Deuel County has 210 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 156 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on August 6, 2018.

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 210 since 1956

1″ or larger 156 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · August 6, 2018

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 Deuel County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 210 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 23, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
August 19, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 18, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail northeast of Chappell.

August 6, 2018 · 3.5″ (softball)

A picture report was provided on social media.

August 24, 2002 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail broke several windows at two farmsteads.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	5	5	41	68	76	10

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 Deuel County

Has it ever hailed in Deuel County?

Yes — 210 hail events have been recorded for Deuel County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 156 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Deuel County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Deuel County, NE is September 23, 2023, 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 Deuel County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on August 6, 2018. 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.