Hail history for Garfield County, NE

Garfield County has 194 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 147 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 24, 2002.

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 194 since 1959

1″ or larger 147 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 24, 2002

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 Garfield County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 194 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 14, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 7, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Reported by emergency management.

March 30, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Time estimated from radar.

June 1, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Report received by the Garfield County Sheriff.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	6	10	23	76	51	25

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 Garfield County

Has it ever hailed in Garfield County?

Yes — 194 hail events have been recorded for Garfield County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 147 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Garfield County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Garfield County, NE is July 18, 2025, 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 Garfield County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 24, 2002. 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.