Hail history for Saline County, NE

Saline County has 284 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 159 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 22, 2004.

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 284 since 1956

1″ or larger 159 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 22, 2004

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 Saline County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 284 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 7, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
June 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2022	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

August 11, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.

May 22, 2004 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell from just southwest of Tobias into town.

September 7, 2001 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail from golfball size hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell from 2 miles west of Wilber into Wilber.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	10	6	15	24	142	72	13

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 Saline County

Has it ever hailed in Saline County?

Yes — 284 hail events have been recorded for Saline County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 159 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Saline County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Saline County, NE is August 11, 2023, 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 Saline County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 22, 2004. 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.