Hail history for Dodge County, NE

Dodge County has 274 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 197 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 28, 2023.

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 274 since 1955

1″ or larger 197 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 28, 2023

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 Dodge County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 274 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 22, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 inch in diameter in Uehling, NE.

July 28, 2023 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Public reported 4.5-inch hail via social media.

May 22, 2004 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail up to 4 inches in diameter was reported across mainly the northern and eastern sections of the city. The hail was generally nickel to quarter size throughout much of the town, but the larger stones that fell did extensive damage to roofs, siding, windows and trees, again mainly across the northern and eastern sections of town.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	4	24	40	85	59	56

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 Dodge County

Has it ever hailed in Dodge County?

Yes — 274 hail events have been recorded for Dodge County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 197 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dodge County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dodge County, NE is April 23, 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 Dodge County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 28, 2023. 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.