Hail history for Furnas County, NE

Furnas County has 321 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 226 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 29, 2023.

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 321 since 1955

1″ or larger 226 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 29, 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 Furnas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 321 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 23, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported.

June 29, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to three inches in diameter resulted in numerous broken windows and siding damage. This hail was accompanied by wind gusts near 70 MPH.

June 29, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Extensive home and vehicle damage was reported from hail up to baseball size, driven by wind gusts near 70 MPH.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	6	9	14	26	90	113	60

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 Furnas County

Has it ever hailed in Furnas County?

Yes — 321 hail events have been recorded for Furnas County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 226 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Furnas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Furnas County, NE is April 23, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Furnas County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 29, 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.