Hail history for Nemaha County, NE

Nemaha County has 155 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 99 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 13, 1981.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 155 since 1956

1″ or larger 99 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 13, 1981

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 Nemaha County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 155 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 3, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
May 12, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2023	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Delayed social media report of hail estimated up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Time estimated from radar.

April 26, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The Nemaha County Emergency Manager reported baseball sized hail was falling in Nemaha.

May 12, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Emergency manager reported 2.75-inch hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	11	18	60	37	26

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 Nemaha County

Has it ever hailed in Nemaha County?

Yes — 155 hail events have been recorded for Nemaha County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 99 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Nemaha County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Nemaha County, NE is April 23, 2026, 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 Nemaha County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 13, 1981. 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

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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.