Hail in Merrick County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Merrick County on 40 days since October 2020. That is more than 74% of US counties. It ranks 78 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 3.6 inches on May 17, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 11, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
See the county center on the map
Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 3.6 in |
| June 22, 2021 | 3.25 in |
| July 8, 2026 | 2.3 in |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.1 in |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.95 in |
| August 19, 2026 | 1.85 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 17 hail reports since October 2020, and 25 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