Hail history for Gosper County, NE

Gosper County has 158 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 101 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 17, 1968.

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 158 since 1956

1″ or larger 101 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 17, 1968

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 Gosper County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 158 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 6, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 3, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 3, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 24, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

October 3, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to the size of quarters was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 50 MPH.

June 30, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Satellite imagery reveals a swath of what was presumably at least golf ball size hail and likely up to baseball size hail that stretched from extreme southeastern Gosper County to central Phelps County on the afternoon of June 30th. The path was about 2 to 3 miles wide.

May 7, 2014 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Ping pong to tennis ball size hail was reported at the northwest corner of Johnson Lake.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	9	5	4	23	47	41	24

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 Gosper County

Has it ever hailed in Gosper County?

Yes — 158 hail events have been recorded for Gosper County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 101 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gosper County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gosper County, NE is July 6, 2024, 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 Gosper County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 17, 1968. 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.