Hail history for Red Willow County, NE

Red Willow County has 294 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 203 of them 1″ or larger and 41 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 8, 2003.

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 294 since 1958

1″ or larger 203 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 41 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 8, 2003

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 Red Willow County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 294 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
September 16, 2025	3.2″	Tea cup
September 16, 2025	3.5″	Softball
September 16, 2025	3.4″	Tea cup
September 16, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
September 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
September 16, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
September 16, 2025	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

September 16, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The hail ranged from golf ball to baseball in size.

June 16, 2024 · 3.8″ (softball)

Spotter network reported 3 inch hail along with another hail stone that was measured with calipers being 3.8 inches in diameter at the same location.

June 5, 2022 · 4.0″ (softball)

A few hailstones were reported to be 2/3rds the size of a dollar bill in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	3	9	6	38	93	66	74

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 Red Willow County

Has it ever hailed in Red Willow County?

Yes — 294 hail events have been recorded for Red Willow County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 203 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Red Willow County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Red Willow County, NE is September 16, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Red Willow County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 8, 2003. 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.