Hail history for Pierce County, NE

Pierce County has 138 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.25″ (tea cup) on August 26, 2024.

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 138 since 1956

1″ or larger 96 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.25″ tea cup · August 26, 2024

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 Pierce County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 138 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2025	1.3″	Half dollar
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	3.25″	Tea cup
July 29, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 15, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Public report of hail estimated at 1.25 inch in diameter.

August 26, 2024 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Broadcast media reported a hailstone that measured 3.25 inches in diameter.

May 5, 2007 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Several large hailstones fell and were photographed by the public northwest of Osmond. One single stone was 3 inches in diameter while a cluster of stones measured 5 inches in diameter. No damage was reported by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	5	7	11	15	50	27	19

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 Pierce County

Has it ever hailed in Pierce County?

Yes — 138 hail events have been recorded for Pierce County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pierce County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pierce County, NE is August 15, 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 Pierce County?

3.25″ (tea cup), recorded on August 26, 2024. 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.