Hail in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lancaster County on 60 days since October 2020. That is more than 89% of US counties. It ranks 30 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 2.95 inches on April 17, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 13, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | 2.95 in |
| June 14, 2022 | 2.85 in |
| September 21, 2024 | 2.35 in |
| April 26, 2024 | 2.3 in |
| June 10, 2026 | 2.1 in |
| June 7, 2022 | 1.9 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 90 hail reports since October 2020, and 57 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Nebraska
- Cherry County: 165 days
- Sheridan County: 130 days
- Lincoln County: 128 days
- Holt County: 121 days
- Custer County: 118 days
- Sioux County: 116 days