Hail history for Nuckolls County, NE

Nuckolls County has 163 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 108 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 29, 1960.

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 163 since 1956

1″ or larger 108 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 29, 1960

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 Nuckolls County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 163 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 10, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 10, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
August 10, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
August 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
August 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2023 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to the size of tennis balls was reported along Highway 4 west of Davenport.

August 14, 2020 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail ranging in size from quarters to tennis balls was reported in and around Nelson.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	5	9	5	10	57	41	29

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 Nuckolls County

Has it ever hailed in Nuckolls County?

Yes — 163 hail events have been recorded for Nuckolls County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 108 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Nuckolls County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Nuckolls County, NE is May 6, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Nuckolls County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 29, 1960. 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.