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Hail history for Sherman County, NE
Sherman County has 190 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 133 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 7, 2022.
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 Sherman County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Sherman County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Sherman County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Tennis ball to baseball size hail was reported. Storm chaser reported a broken windshield.
· 3.5″ (softball)
Hail reached as large as 3.5 inches in diameter. This hail was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH. Several reports of shattered windows and damaged siding were received from this wind-driven hail. Vehicle damage was reported, including from the Emergency Manager who experienced that largest hail and strongest wind on Highway 10 east of Hazard.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Hail ranging in size from quarters to tea cups was reported 2 miles northwest of Rockville.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 47 | 66 | 20 |
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 Sherman County
Has it ever hailed in Sherman County?
Yes — 190 hail events have been recorded for Sherman County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 133 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Sherman County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Sherman County, NE is April 1, 2025, 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 Sherman County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 7, 2022. 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
- Lincoln County 1,102
- 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.