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Dixon County, NE hail & severe wind history
111 storm reports on file for Dixon County between 2010-06-22 and 2026-05-18 — 64 hail and 47 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 6.5 reports a year, and Aug is the busiest month.
Hail reports
64
3.8 per year
Largest hail
4.25"
softball size · 2011-08-18
Strongest gust
90 mph
78 kt · 2022-05-12
Reported damage
$396K
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
57
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2011
26 reports
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Dixon County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 15:18 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .51 mi W of Concord | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2026-05-18 17:02 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .86 mi SW of Allen | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2026-05-18 17:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.64 mi ENE of Hurleys Arpt | Hail was mostly dime size, but some up to quarter size stones. |
| 2026-05-18 17:15 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 2.64 mi WNW of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-07-29 20:00 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 0 mi N of Newcastle | NE Highway 12 was blocked by several large trees down in Newcastle. |
| 2025-07-29 20:15 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 2.89 mi WNW of Ponca | Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station. |
| 2025-07-29 20:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Wakefield | A large section of a 50-60 foot tree was blown down at the cemetery, along with other spotty thunderstorm wind damage around town to tree limbs. |
| 2025-07-29 20:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.01 mi SSW of Newcastle | Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station. |
| 2025-07-10 14:59 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.97 mi NE of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2025-06-16 15:28 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.81 mi N of Dixon | Several trees were knocked down by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 2025-06-02 17:08 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 5.46 mi NNW of Ponca | Thunderstorm winds snapped several large tree limbs and overturned two irrigation pivots. |
| 2025-06-02 17:31 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 1.02 mi W of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2025-06-02 17:55 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 2.04 mi W of Ponca | Occasional quarter to ping pong ball size hail fell during heavy rainfall. |
| 2025-06-02 18:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | .86 mi NW of Hurleys Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-06-02 18:16 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 1.47 mi NNW of Waterbury | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-06-02 18:16 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Waterbury | Six inch diameter tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds. |
| 2025-06-02 18:18 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.55 mi W of Waterbury | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-04-18 00:21 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.64 mi WNW of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-04-17 18:41 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.58 mi NW of Wakefield | Observed hail varied from pea to penny size. |
| 2025-04-17 23:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.79 mi WSW of Martinsburg | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-03-14 18:24 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .95 mi WSW of Ponca | A 58 mph thunderstorm outflow wind gust was measured by a personal weather station. |
| 2024-07-29 22:00 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .51 mi W of Newcastle | Thunderstorm winds downed a large tree across the back deck of a house. |
| 2024-07-29 22:10 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 2.54 mi W of Ponca | Thunderstorm winds peeled a layer of shingles off the roof of a single family home. |
| 2024-07-29 22:14 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.64 mi WNW of Ponca | Thunderstorm winds downed several 10 to 12 inch diameter tree limbs. |
| 2024-07-01 19:29 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.67 mi W of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-20 21:26 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Hail fell for several minutes and varied in size from pea to hen egg size. Hail caused considerable damage to siding, roofs, windows, and vehicles throughout Newcastle. |
| 2024-05-20 21:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .51 mi W of Newcastle | Hail from quarter to golf ball size covered the ground. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. |
| 2023-10-12 18:30 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .43 mi WNW of Newcastle | A tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a powerline in Newcastle. |
| 2023-07-30 14:21 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.13 mi NNE of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2023-07-30 14:22 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .51 mi E of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2023-07-24 02:18 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.23 mi NW of Concord | Small tree limbs of 1 to 3 inches in diameter were broken off by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 2023-07-24 02:25 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.62 mi SSE of Concord | In addition to dime to penny size hail, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph stripped leaves from trees and broke a few smaller branches. |
| 2023-07-04 16:09 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .86 mi NW of Martinsburg | Thunderstorm winds removed several limbs up to two inches in diameter. |
| 2023-04-19 18:23 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .69 mi S of Ponca | Hail 0.88 inch in diameter fell 1 mile south-southeast of Ponca. |
| 2023-04-19 18:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Ponca | Hail 1.0 inch in diameter fell in Ponca. |
| 2022-10-23 17:42 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.29 mi SW of Newcastle | Several moderate-sized branches were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| 2022-05-12 15:25 | Wind | 78 kt 90 mph | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Multiple powerlines were downed throughout Newcastle. Multiple buildings are also destroyed along state Highway 12 near mile markers 219 and 220. |
| 2022-05-12 15:32 | Wind | 78 kt 90 mph | .51 mi W of Ponca | Multiple trees and powerlines were downed throughout Ponca. |
| 2022-05-12 17:45 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | .86 mi NE of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds downed several large trees. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. |
| 2022-05-12 17:55 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .86 mi SW of Allen | Multiple tree limbs were downed, with several on powerlines. |
| 2021-07-08 22:37 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4.62 mi NNE of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-07-08 22:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 5.03 mi WSW of Martinsburg | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-10-11 17:12 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .86 mi SW of Allen | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2020-08-31 03:11 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .86 mi SW of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2020-07-06 16:42 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3.49 mi S of Maskell | Hail accompanied by estimated wind gusts up to 50 mph. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. |
| 2020-07-06 16:51 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .86 mi NW of Maskell | Strong winds which took down moderate-sized branches were accompanied by pea sized hail. |
| 2020-07-06 17:28 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 1.53 mi W of Ponca | Wind gust of 67 mph was measured by a personal weather station. |
| 2020-07-06 17:34 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .51 mi W of Ponca | Wind gusts to 65 mph were measured by a personal weather station. Dime-size hail accompanied the strong winds. |
| 2019-09-30 20:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.31 mi SSW of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-08-17 23:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.07 mi S of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-08-27 13:29 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .69 mi N of Martinsburg | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-08-27 13:38 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.68 mi WSW of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-10-06 06:08 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.43 mi SW of Maskell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-10-06 06:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.72 mi NW of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-08-24 15:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6.17 mi SW of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-07-03 16:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.12 mi SW of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-29 14:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | .51 mi W of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-29 14:45 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | .51 mi W of Ponca | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2016-08-11 16:32 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.76 mi NW of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds damaged farm outbuildings and caused tree damage, including at least one tree blown down. |
| 2016-06-17 21:10 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown down in Newcastle. |
| 2015-08-09 20:08 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.72 mi NW of Newcastle | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down. |
| 2015-07-17 21:40 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .86 mi SW of Allen | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a large cottonwood tree uprooted and blown onto a shed. Other tree damage included large limbs blown down. |
| 2015-07-17 21:50 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.06 mi SE of Ponca | Thunderstorm winds blew down branches and power lines. |
| 2015-05-10 12:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.62 mi NNE of Dixon | Large hail was accompanied by strong but not damaging wind gusts. |
| 2015-04-01 17:07 | Hail | 1" quarter | .51 mi E of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-04-01 17:10 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .86 mi SE of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-09-19 22:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.29 mi SW of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-08-31 15:56 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | .51 mi W of Concord | Large hail dented a few vehicles. |
| 2014-08-31 15:59 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .51 mi W of Concord | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-08-31 16:24 | Hail | 1" quarter | .86 mi SW of Allen | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-06-30 09:16 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large limbs blown down. |
| 2014-06-30 09:18 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.52 mi NE of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including trees snapped in half, and large branches blown down. |
| 2014-06-16 20:31 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .51 mi E of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2014-06-16 20:35 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.03 mi WSW of Martinsburg | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-07-07 20:07 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .86 mi NW of Maskell | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees blown down. |
| 2013-05-30 19:28 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .51 mi E of Dixon | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2013-05-16 14:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds blew down several 6 to 8 inch diameter branches. |
| 2013-05-16 14:50 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2013-04-09 14:45 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2012-08-01 22:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4.6 mi W of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 6 inch diameter limbs broken. |
| 2012-05-27 17:40 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3.16 mi SSW of Maskell | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including numerous branches blown down. The winds were accompanied by small hail and heavy rain. |
| 2012-05-04 20:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 7.21 mi SSW of Concord | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2011-08-18 15:05 | Hail | 4.25" softball | 9 mi NNW of Martinsburg | Large hail caused widespread crop damage, destroying some corn crops completely. The hail also damaged roofs and siding on buildings, and severely dented vehicles and broke windows. A stock trailer was destroyed by the large hail in combination with damaging winds. The hail, also in combination with damaging winds, ca… |
| 2011-08-18 15:05 | Wind | 66 kt 76 mph | 9 mi NNW of Martinsburg | Thunderstorm winds, in combination with very large hail, caused damage to roofs and siding of homes, destroyed a stock trailer, and caused widespread crop and tree damage. |
| 2011-08-18 15:05 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 8 mi N of Martinsburg | Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops, and also caused widespread tree damage. The hail was accompanied by estimated 70 mph wind gusts and heavy rainfall of around 4 inches. |
| 2011-08-18 15:05 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 8 mi N of Martinsburg | Thunderstorm winds, combined with large hail, caused severe damage to corn and soybean crops. |
| 2011-08-18 15:08 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 2.31 mi SSE of Maskell | Large hail punched a hole in the roof of a home, caused other damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, and severely damaged crops. The amount of crop damage was not known. |
| 2011-08-18 15:10 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3 mi NE of Martinsburg | Thunderstorm winds, in combination with large hail, caused damage to corn and soybean crops, and to trees. |
| 2011-08-18 15:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi NE of Martinsburg | Quarter size hail, accompanied by estimated 70 mph winds, caused damage to corn and soybean crops and to trees. |
| 2011-08-18 15:25 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-08-18 15:28 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.29 mi NW of Hurleys Arpt | Large hail caused damage to roofs and siding of homes, and caused tree damage. The hail also damaged crops in the area. |
| 2011-08-18 15:28 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Large hail caused an an unknown amount of crop and vehicle damage. |
| 2011-08-18 15:35 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.13 mi SSW of Ponca | Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops. The amount of crop damage was not known. |
| 2011-08-18 15:40 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 4 mi W of Waterbury | Large hail, driven by strong winds, broke numerous windows, dented vehicles, and caused widespread crop damage. |
| 2011-08-18 16:30 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | .69 mi N of Martinsburg | Large hail broke windows and dented vehicles. Hail accumulation and resulting fog caused a semi truck to tip over, causing minor injuries to the driver. The hail also caused an unknown amount of crop damage. |
| 2011-08-18 16:30 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 2.64 mi ESE of Hurleys Arpt | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including one tree blown onto a barn. |
| 2011-08-18 16:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.06 mi E of Hurleys Arpt | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-08-07 22:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .86 mi SW of Allen | Thunderstorm winds blew down several branches. |
| 2011-08-07 22:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.49 mi S of Allen | Thunderstorm winds blew away rows of hay, and caused minor tree damage. |
| 2011-08-06 21:28 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .51 mi E of Dixon | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a few branches blown down. The winds were accompanied by heavy rain and small hail. |
| 2011-07-10 23:55 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage, producing a power outage. |
| 2011-06-26 18:03 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6.68 mi W of Wakefield | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large branches blown down. |
| 2011-06-26 18:23 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.65 mi WSW of Emerson | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 6 inch diameter branches blown down. |
| 2011-06-09 15:07 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Newcastle | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-21 18:33 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles. |
| 2011-05-21 18:38 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.23 mi NW of Newcastle | Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles. |
| 2011-03-22 14:45 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.05 mi WNW of Wakefield | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-03-22 14:45 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1.02 mi E of Concord | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-09-25 06:27 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Thunderstorm winds caused minor tree damage. The winds were accompanied by small hail. |
| 2010-08-08 17:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.55 mi N of Dixon | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including numerous branches blown down. |
| 2010-06-22 21:58 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .86 mi NW of Ponca | Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a large tree blown down, blocking a road. |
Worst storm days in Dixon County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-18 | 15 | 4.25" (softball) | 76 mph |
| 2025-06-02 | 7 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | 75 mph |
| 2026-05-18 | 4 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | — |
| 2020-07-06 | 4 | 0.88" (nickel) | 67 mph |
| 2025-07-29 | 4 | — | 75 mph |
| 2022-05-12 | 4 | — | 90 mph |
| 2014-08-31 | 3 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2024-07-29 | 3 | — | 75 mph |
| 2024-05-20 | 2 | 2" (hen egg) | — |
| 2018-08-27 | 2 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-20 | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Newcastle | Hail fell for several minutes and varied in size from pea to hen egg size. Hail caused considerable damage to siding, roofs, windows, and vehicles throughout Newcastle. |
| 2011-08-18 | 4.25" softball | 9 mi NNW of Martinsburg | Large hail caused widespread crop damage, destroying some corn crops completely. The hail also damaged roofs and siding on buildings, and severely dented vehicles and broke windows. A stock trailer was destroyed by the large hail in combination with damaging winds. The hail, also in combination with damaging winds, ca… |
| 2011-08-18 | 2.5" tennis ball | 8 mi N of Martinsburg | Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops, and also caused widespread tree damage. The hail was accompanied by estimated 70 mph wind gusts and heavy rainfall of around 4 inches. |
| 2011-08-18 | 2.75" baseball | 2.31 mi SSE of Maskell | Large hail punched a hole in the roof of a home, caused other damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, and severely damaged crops. The amount of crop damage was not known. |
| 2011-08-18 | 2.5" tennis ball | 4 mi W of Waterbury | Large hail, driven by strong winds, broke numerous windows, dented vehicles, and caused widespread crop damage. |
| 2011-08-18 | 2.75" baseball | .69 mi N of Martinsburg | Large hail broke windows and dented vehicles. Hail accumulation and resulting fog caused a semi truck to tip over, causing minor injuries to the driver. The hail also caused an unknown amount of crop damage. |
When does hail hit Dixon County?
Across 17 years of records, August produced the most reports (30), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 0 | 0.0% |
| March | 3 | 2.7% |
| April | 8 | 7.2% |
| May | 18 | 16.2% |
| June | 19 | 17.1% |
| July | 25 | 22.5% |
| August | 30 | 27.0% |
| September | 3 | 2.7% |
| October | 5 | 4.5% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| December | 0 | 0.0% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 31051). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.