Hail history for Gage County, NE

Gage County has 277 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 195 of them 1″ or larger and 30 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 11, 2022.

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 277 since 1955

1″ or larger 195 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 30 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 11, 2022

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 Gage County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 277 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 23, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 23, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
August 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1.50 inch in diameter in Beatrice, NE.

June 11, 2022 · 5.0″ (grapefruit)

Broadcast media received report and photo of 5 inch hail.

June 4, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to softball size was reported by law enforcement around and to the southwest of Wymore.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	11	18	17	25	116	53	32

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 Gage County

Has it ever hailed in Gage County?

Yes — 277 hail events have been recorded for Gage County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 195 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gage County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gage County, NE is April 25, 2026, 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 Gage County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 11, 2022. 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.