Hail history for Hall County, NE

Hall County has 319 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 218 of them 1″ or larger and 34 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on April 7, 1978.

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 319 since 1955

1″ or larger 218 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 34 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · April 7, 1978

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 Hall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 319 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 17, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 1, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 1, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 29, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported along this path.

June 13, 2017 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail ranging from quarter to tennis ball size was reported across much of Grand Island.

June 20, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Primarily northern and central portions of the city of Grand Island were pounded by hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs for approximately 30 minutes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	7	27	30	48	93	73	39

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 Hall County

Has it ever hailed in Hall County?

Yes — 319 hail events have been recorded for Hall County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 218 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hall County?

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

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 7, 1978. 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.