Hail history for Hamilton County, NE

Hamilton County has 236 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 177 of them 1″ or larger and 27 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 7.0″ (grapefruit) on June 22, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 236 since 1957

1″ or larger 177 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 27 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 7.0″ grapefruit · June 22, 2003

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 Hamilton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 236 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 17, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 9, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 9, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
October 12, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 28, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported.

May 5, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to the size of tennis balls and baseballs was reported along this path, including on Highway 14.

June 22, 2003 · 7.0″ (grapefruit)

Record setting hail occurred on the north side of Aurora.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	9	9	20	32	47	83	35

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 Hamilton County

Has it ever hailed in Hamilton County?

Yes — 236 hail events have been recorded for Hamilton County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 177 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hamilton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hamilton County, NE is April 17, 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 Hamilton County?

7.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 22, 2003. 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.