Hail history for Platte County, NE

Platte County has 236 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 175 of them 1″ or larger and 28 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 16, 2002.

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 236 since 1962

1″ or larger 175 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 28 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 16, 2002

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 Platte County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 236 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 22, 2025	0.75″	Penny
September 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 22, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public report of hail estimated up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.

May 19, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public report of hail measured up to 3 in diameter.

August 16, 2002 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Hail of around 2.75 inches in diameter was reported 1 mile west of Monroe and up to 4.5 inches in diameter in the town of Monroe.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	6	10	13	17	79	56	55

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 Platte County

Has it ever hailed in Platte County?

Yes — 236 hail events have been recorded for Platte County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 175 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Platte County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Platte County, NE is September 22, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Platte County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 16, 2002. 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

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.