Hail history for Keith County, NE

Keith County has 451 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 320 of them 1″ or larger and 44 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on June 21, 2015.

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 451 since 1976

1″ or larger 320 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 44 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · June 21, 2015

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 Keith County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 451 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
July 19, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail reported on Interstate 80 near Roscoe.

June 21, 2015 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

The fire department reported that hail up to softball size knocked out all windows on the north side of the house and most windows of the vehicles on the property.

June 26, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Trained storm spotters reported 5 minutes of mostly half dollar size hail with some of the hail as large as softballs.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	25	110	115	148	48

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 Keith County

Has it ever hailed in Keith County?

Yes — 451 hail events have been recorded for Keith County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 320 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Keith County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Keith County, NE is September 16, 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 Keith County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 21, 2015. 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.

More Nebraska hail history

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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.