Hail history for Nance County, NE

Nance County has 133 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on July 18, 1961.

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 133 since 1959

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · July 18, 1961

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 Nance County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 133 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 23, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
September 23, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 18, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
August 18, 2022	2.75″	Baseball
June 7, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 18, 2022 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Most hail in and north of Genoa ranged in size from quarters to golf balls, but some hail reached the size of baseballs.

August 15, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A slowly moving severe thunderstorm dropped hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs in the Fullerton area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	6	11	8	54	35	14

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 Nance County

Has it ever hailed in Nance County?

Yes — 133 hail events have been recorded for Nance County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Nance County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Nance County, NE is May 19, 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 Nance County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on July 18, 1961. 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.