Hail history for Seward County, NE

Seward County has 207 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 149 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 26, 2014.

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 207 since 1958

1″ or larger 149 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 26, 2014

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 Seward County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 207 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 25, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 23, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 22, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
August 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 25, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter near Seward, NE.

June 14, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public reported widespread hail damage to home, back window broken out in automobile.

March 23, 2009 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail up to Softball size was reported in the Staplehurst area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
5	5	5	14	31	68	45	34

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 Seward County

Has it ever hailed in Seward County?

Yes — 207 hail events have been recorded for Seward County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 149 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Seward County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Seward County, NE is April 25, 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 Seward County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 26, 2014. 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.