Hail history for Cherry County, NE

Cherry County has 940 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 682 of them 1″ or larger and 93 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 17, 2014.

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 940 since 1960

1″ or larger 682 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 93 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 17, 2014

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 Cherry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 940 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
September 8, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 22, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Pea to half dollar sized hail reported in Merriman by a trained spotter.

April 27, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Report received via spotter network.

June 24, 2002 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail broke windshields in vehicles and damaged siding on homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	10	25	34	115	325	298	133

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 Cherry County

Has it ever hailed in Cherry County?

Yes — 940 hail events have been recorded for Cherry County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 682 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cherry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cherry County, NE is September 22, 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 Cherry County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 17, 2014. 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

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.