Hail history for Richardson County, NE

Richardson County has 133 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 29, 1992.

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 133 since 1956

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 29, 1992

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 Richardson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 133 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 12, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
May 12, 2023	4.0″	Softball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 inch in diameter near Humboldt, NE.

May 12, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

The public submitted a picture via Twitter of 4-inch hail.

March 29, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail up to around baseball-size fell for several minutes near Humboldt and locations just to the south and east.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	2	11	13	49	39	14

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 Richardson County

Has it ever hailed in Richardson County?

Yes — 133 hail events have been recorded for Richardson County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Richardson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Richardson County, NE is April 23, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Richardson County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 29, 1992. 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.