Hail in ZIP 68601
Near Columbus, NE. Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in this area on 34 days since October 2020. That is more than 98% of US ZIP code areas.
The largest radar estimate was 3.4 inches on July 23, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 13, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2023 | 3.4 in |
| September 10, 2022 | 2.6 in |
| April 28, 2022 | 2.25 in |
| July 19, 2025 | 2.2 in |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.1 in |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.95 in |
Ground reports
Storm spotters and weather offices logged 26 hail reports near here since October 2020, and 18 tornadoes started near here since 1950.
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