Hail history for Valley County, NE

Valley County has 201 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 139 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 14, 1980.

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 201 since 1956

1″ or larger 139 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 14, 1980

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 Valley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 201 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 14, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 23, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 14, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported.

March 30, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail ranging in size from quarters to two inches in diameter was reported near and along this path from near Arcadia to Ord.

June 3, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Most hail stones were smaller than quarters, but a few were as large as golf ball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	7	7	22	61	85	18

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 Valley County

Has it ever hailed in Valley County?

Yes — 201 hail events have been recorded for Valley County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 139 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Valley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Valley County, NE is May 14, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Valley County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 14, 1980. 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.