Hail history for McPherson County, NE

McPherson County has 207 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 136 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 20, 1997.

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 207 since 1974

1″ or larger 136 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 20, 1997

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 McPherson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 207 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 19, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
July 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 14, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 27, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
May 4, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 14, 2023 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Public reported ping pong ball size hail near Ringgold.

July 19, 2020 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Public reported hail ranging from ping pong ball to hen egg size east of Tryon.

June 15, 2006 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail broke out windows on the east and south sides of a house.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	4	48	88	46	16

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 McPherson County

Has it ever hailed in McPherson County?

Yes — 207 hail events have been recorded for McPherson County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 136 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McPherson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McPherson County, NE is July 19, 2025, with 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 McPherson County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 20, 1997. 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.