Hail history for Holt County, NE

Holt County has 560 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 403 of them 1″ or larger and 48 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 3, 1999.

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 560 since 1958

1″ or larger 403 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 48 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 3, 1999

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 Holt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 560 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 26, 2024	4.0″	Softball
August 26, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
August 26, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 26, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 26, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
August 26, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report received via social media.

August 26, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Storm chaser reports 4 inch diameter hail at this location. Hail damaged the wind shield. Time was estimated from radar.

June 17, 2008 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Atkinson law enforcement reported baseball size hail. The large hail broke windows at the Atkinson Country Club, damaged roofs, broke windows, severely damaged vehicles, and destroyed corn crops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	8	36	75	227	160	49

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 Holt County

Has it ever hailed in Holt County?

Yes — 560 hail events have been recorded for Holt County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 403 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Holt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Holt County, NE is July 28, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Holt County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 3, 1999. 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.