Hail history for Sheridan County, NE

Sheridan County has 546 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 406 of them 1″ or larger and 45 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 29, 1992.

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 546 since 1955

1″ or larger 406 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 45 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 29, 1992

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 Sheridan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 546 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 13, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 13, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 1, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 17, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail with 40 to 50 mph winds reported at this location.

April 27, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Storm chaser reports 3 inch diameter hail west of Bingham.

July 30, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

A storm chaser reported 4 inch wide hail along Highway 2 west of Antioch.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
6	9	7	18	76	159	192	79

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 Sheridan County

Has it ever hailed in Sheridan County?

Yes — 546 hail events have been recorded for Sheridan County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 406 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sheridan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sheridan County, NE is August 17, 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 Sheridan County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 29, 1992. 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.