Hail history for Lincoln County, NE

Lincoln County has 1,102 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 816 of them 1″ or larger and 118 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 13, 1996.

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 1,102 since 1955

1″ or larger 816 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 118 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 13, 1996

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 Lincoln County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 1,102 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 29, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 23, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

EMS reports ping pong ball sized hail at this location.

June 21, 2015 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

All windows on west side of house were broken out. Roof damaged with leaks. Car damaged with windows broken and dents.

June 21, 2015 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Windows and a truck windshield were broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
8	16	23	63	183	351	343	115

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 Lincoln County

Has it ever hailed in Lincoln County?

Yes — 1,102 hail events have been recorded for Lincoln County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 816 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lincoln County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lincoln County, NE is August 29, 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 Lincoln County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 13, 1996. 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.