Hail history for Kimball County, NE

Kimball County has 260 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 208 of them 1″ or larger and 37 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 24, 2010.

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 260 since 1958

1″ or larger 208 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 37 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 24, 2010

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 Kimball County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 260 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 10, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Five miles west of Kimball. Storm Chaser submitted photo of 1.75 inch hail via social media.

June 26, 2023 · 3.5″ (softball)

The public measured 3.5-inch diameter hail 7 miles S of Dix.

May 24, 2010 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Time of report was 1129MST.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	11	6	12	44	59	88	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 Kimball County

Has it ever hailed in Kimball County?

Yes — 260 hail events have been recorded for Kimball County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 208 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kimball County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kimball County, NE is September 10, 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 Kimball County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 24, 2010. 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

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.