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Hail history for Sarpy County, NE
Sarpy County has 248 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 174 of them 1″ or larger and 18 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 25, 2024.
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.
When it hails in Sarpy County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Sarpy County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.5″ | Tennis ball | |
| 4.5″ | Grapefruit |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Sarpy County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 inch in diameter near Chalco, NE.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
A destructive swath of hail fell across northern and eastern portions of Sarpy County from a very slow moving supercell. Widespread hail reports came in to the office from the public, social media, trained spotters, and emergency management. Most hail stones ranged from quarter to baseball size. The largest hailstone was 4.5 inches and sent into the office from a broadcast media partner.
· 4.5″ (grapefruit)
Several supercell thunderstorms moved across Sarpy county this day producing extremely large hail that caused extensive damage in the Bellevue/Offutt AFB area. The hail in this area, including near Offutt Airforce Base, reached up to softball size.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 82 | 73 | 28 |
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 Sarpy County
Has it ever hailed in Sarpy County?
Yes — 248 hail events have been recorded for Sarpy County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 174 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Sarpy County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Sarpy 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 Sarpy County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 25, 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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- Cherry County 940
- Custer County 832
- Holt County 560
- Sheridan County 546
- Scotts Bluff County 510
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.