Hail history for Thayer County, NE

Thayer County has 281 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 201 of them 1″ or larger and 29 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on September 18, 1986.

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 281 since 1955

1″ or larger 201 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 29 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · September 18, 1986

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 Thayer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 281 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 21, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 30, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 6, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along this path.

September 10, 2015 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Photos received via social media showed several hailstones between 2 and 3 inches in diameter. There were numerous reports of significant vehicle, home window and siding damage in the area. There was also damage to crops.

September 10, 2015 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail size ranged from 1 to 3 inches in diameter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	10	13	14	41	88	93	19

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 Thayer County

Has it ever hailed in Thayer County?

Yes — 281 hail events have been recorded for Thayer County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 201 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Thayer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Thayer County, NE is July 31, 2024, 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 Thayer County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on September 18, 1986. 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.