Hail history for Dundy County, NE

Dundy County has 341 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 218 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 27, 2015.

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 341 since 1956

1″ or larger 218 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 27, 2015

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 Dundy County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 341 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report sent in via mPING.

May 27, 2015 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail started out as golf ball in size then grew to baseball and finally softball size.

July 20, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail and wind reportedly broke windows in their home.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	8	1	4	51	129	79	64

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 Dundy County

Has it ever hailed in Dundy County?

Yes — 341 hail events have been recorded for Dundy County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 218 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dundy County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dundy County, NE is September 16, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Dundy County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 27, 2015. 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.