Hail history for York County, NE

York County has 260 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 199 of them 1″ or larger and 24 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 9, 1960.

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 260 since 1957

1″ or larger 199 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 24 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 9, 1960

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 York County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 260 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 21, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 16, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

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

June 14, 2022 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Most hail in and around York ranged in size from quarters to ping pong balls. The largest hail, tennis ball size, was reported by a storm chaser on the east side of York.

May 21, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell in York for several minutes. The roof of a city elementary school was totaled by the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	11	14	36	86	80	24

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 York County

Has it ever hailed in York County?

Yes — 260 hail events have been recorded for York County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 199 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in York County?

The most recent recorded hail event for York County, NE is April 17, 2025, 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 York County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 9, 1960. 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.