Hail history for Thomas County, NE

Thomas County has 184 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 125 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 30, 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 184 since 1972

1″ or larger 125 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 30, 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 Thomas County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 184 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 7, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 10, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported hail to quarter size east of Seneca.

August 9, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball to golfball sized hail lasted for almost 10 minutes.

June 29, 2001 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The hail lasted for several minutes and broke out several windshields in vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	12	44	73	33	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 Thomas County

Has it ever hailed in Thomas County?

Yes — 184 hail events have been recorded for Thomas County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 125 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Thomas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Thomas County, NE is June 25, 2024, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Thomas County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 30, 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.