Hail history for Morrill County, NE

Morrill County has 292 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 238 of them 1″ or larger and 57 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 3, 2014.

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 292 since 1958

1″ or larger 238 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 57 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 3, 2014

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 Morrill County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 292 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 6, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
June 22, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
June 13, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 6, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trained spotter reports golf ball size hail in the main core of the storm.

June 3, 2014 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail was observed from northeast of Minatare to northwest of Bayard along Highway 26.

June 20, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Mainly 1-2 inch diameter hailstones, a few up to softball sized.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	1	9	18	32	86	84	58

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 Morrill County

Has it ever hailed in Morrill County?

Yes — 292 hail events have been recorded for Morrill County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 238 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Morrill County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Morrill County, NE is July 6, 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 Morrill County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 3, 2014. 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.