Hail history for Fillmore County, NE

Fillmore County has 218 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 148 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 14, 1964.

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 218 since 1956

1″ or larger 148 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 14, 1964

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 Fillmore County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 218 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 31, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 31, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 10, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 10, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 10, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 28, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report received via mPING.

June 25, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail ranging in size from quarters up to 2 inches in diameter was reported.

April 18, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail pounded the vehicle of the Fillmore County Emergency Manager. The windshield was shattered and glass flew into the eyes of the Emergency Manager. He was able to drive to the local hospital to receive treatment and was released.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	7	10	26	88	59	19

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 Fillmore County

Has it ever hailed in Fillmore County?

Yes — 218 hail events have been recorded for Fillmore County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 148 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fillmore County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fillmore County, NE is July 31, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Fillmore County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 14, 1964. 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.