Hail history for Logan County, NE

Logan County has 203 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 138 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 14, 1985.

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 203 since 1958

1″ or larger 138 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 18 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 14, 1985

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 Logan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 203 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 19, 2025	4.0″	Softball
July 19, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
July 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 7, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 19, 2025 · 4.0″ (softball)

Severe damage to corn crops in this area.

July 19, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail, possibly larger reported by COOP Observer west of Stapleton.

June 16, 2013 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Reported vehicle and home windows broken out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	3	6	47	69	62	15

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 Logan County

Has it ever hailed in Logan County?

Yes — 203 hail events have been recorded for Logan County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 138 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Logan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Logan County, NE is July 19, 2025, with 4.0″ (softball) 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 Logan County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 14, 1985. 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.