Hail history for Perkins County, NE

Perkins County has 329 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 237 of them 1″ or larger and 31 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 7, 1994.

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 329 since 1960

1″ or larger 237 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 31 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · August 7, 1994

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 Perkins County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 329 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
September 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 19, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 3, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 27, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	3.5″	Softball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail at this location.

August 6, 2018 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

A picture report was provided on social media.

June 11, 2010 · 2.75″ (baseball)

All of the windows on the west side of the house were broken out from the hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	8	10	69	108	97	33

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 Perkins County

Has it ever hailed in Perkins County?

Yes — 329 hail events have been recorded for Perkins County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 237 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perkins County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perkins County, NE is October 16, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Perkins County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 7, 1994. 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.