Hall County, NE hail & severe wind history
226 storm reports on file for Hall County between 2010-05-24 and 2025-05-18 — 112 hail and 114 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 14.1 reports a year, and Jun is the busiest month.
Hail reports
112
7 per year
Largest hail
2.75"
baseball size · 2014-06-20
Strongest gust
87 mph
76 kt · 2019-08-07
Reported damage
$74.1M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
103
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2014
28 reports
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Hall County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-18 21:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2025-05-18 21:31 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .52 mi W of Wood River | A wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile west-southwest of Wood River. |
| 2025-05-18 21:33 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 3.43 mi WSW of Wood River | A wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles west-southwest of Wood River. |
| 2025-04-17 15:28 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4.59 mi SE of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2025-04-17 15:38 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 3.8 mi SE of Alda | Hail up to the size of half dollars was reported along this path. |
| 2025-04-01 18:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2025-04-01 18:07 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4.04 mi SSE of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2025-04-01 18:30 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 2.94 mi NW of Grand Is | Wind gusts exceeding 70 MPH resulted in damage in north-central portions of Grand Island. One shed was damaged, and the local utility company reported a few broken power poles in the area. The Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS measured a peak gust of 73 MPH at 7:35 PM CDT and a gust of 60 MPH 20 minu… |
| 2025-04-01 18:50 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.44 mi W of Grand Is | Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported across the northern portions of Grand Island. |
| 2025-04-01 19:00 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.46 mi NW of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2024-06-29 03:21 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.55 mi N of Wood River | Hail up to quarter size hail was reported, likely accompanied by wind gusts near 50 MPH. Crops in the area were severely damaged. |
| 2024-06-25 23:32 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2024-06-07 19:18 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.49 mi S of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-06-02 20:46 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .69 mi N of Wood River | A wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile north of Wood River. |
| 2024-05-23 23:30 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Tree damage was reported across Grand Island, including a few trees uprooted. |
| 2024-05-21 03:07 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2024-05-20 18:10 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Wood River | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in and around Wood River. Shredded trees were reported in town, along with dented cars, broken windows, and damaged shingles. |
| 2024-05-20 18:16 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 1.25 mi WSW of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-20 18:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.57 mi W of Alda | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2024-05-20 18:50 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported across Grand Island. |
| 2024-05-03 22:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 65 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2024-05-03 22:15 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .52 mi E of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 to 65 MPH. |
| 2024-05-03 22:18 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2024-04-16 02:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Wood River | Emergency management reported tree and fencing damage across town, damage to the local ethanol plant, and at least a dozen irrigation pivots damaged north of town. |
| 2024-04-16 02:10 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .52 mi W of Cairo | Minor damage was reported at the local ball field as well as to the roof of a nearby metal outbuilding. |
| 2024-04-06 15:34 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 1.48 mi SSE of Rosedale | A wind gust of 66 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles west of Hansen. |
| 2024-04-06 15:39 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 2.2 mi WNW of Alda | A wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles west-northwest of Alda. |
| 2024-04-06 15:53 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .52 mi E of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Wind gusts of 58 MPH and 59 MPH were measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2023-07-29 05:15 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by the Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. Some tree damage was reported in town, including a downed tree branch approximately 10 to 12 feet long. |
| 2023-06-08 13:57 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.09 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-07-26 17:10 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 2.14 mi NNE of Alda | Hail ranging in size from quarters to half dollars was reported along this path. |
| 2022-07-26 17:21 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.61 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-07-16 19:52 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2022-07-16 19:54 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.8 mi SE of Cairo | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. |
| 2022-06-15 00:35 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .52 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-07 19:18 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.26 mi SW of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2022-06-07 19:27 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3 mi WSW of Wood River | A wind gust of 70 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles west-southwest of Wood River. A storm chaser reported a flipped irrigation pivot along Highway 30 approximately three miles west-southwest of Wood River. |
| 2022-06-07 19:30 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Wood River | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in and around Wood River. |
| 2022-06-07 19:42 | Hail | 1" quarter | .35 mi E of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2022-05-17 20:35 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.08 mi W of Grand Is | Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported on the west and north sides of Grand Island. |
| 2022-05-12 13:40 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Cairo | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. Visibility was reduced due to blowing dust. |
| 2022-05-12 13:47 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5 mi W of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2022-05-12 15:41 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.16 mi S of Doniphan | Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported on Highway 281 north of Hansen. |
| 2022-05-12 15:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.14 mi SSW of Doniphan | A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles south of Doniphan and a wind gust 58 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile east-southeast of Doniphan. |
| 2022-04-29 16:59 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 3.43 mi WSW of Wood River | A wind gust of 72 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles west-southwest of Wood River. |
| 2022-04-29 17:12 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Wood River | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2022-04-29 17:38 | Hail | 0.75" penny | .52 mi E of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-04-29 17:50 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2022-04-21 23:01 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.7 mi WNW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2021-12-15 14:00 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 0 mi N of Doniphan | A wind gust of 71 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles south of Doniphan. An NWS employee estimated wind gusts to be near 65 MPH on the southeast side of Doniphan, resulting in damage to a wood fence. |
| 2021-12-15 14:04 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 4.32 mi S of Grand Is | A wind gust of 66 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located 4 miles south of Grand Island. |
| 2021-12-15 14:07 | Wind | 74 kt 85 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A spotter on the northwest side of Grand Island estimated wind gusts to be between 80 and 90 MPH, while the Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS measured a gust of 85 MPH. There was a report of a few railroad cars being blown over in the area. This wind was accompanied by hail ranging in size from peas to quarters. |
| 2021-12-15 14:07 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.71 mi WNW of Grand Is | Hail ranging in size from peas to quarters was reported. This hail was accompanied by wind gusts near 85 MPH. |
| 2021-12-15 14:10 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4.33 mi NE of Doniphan | Wind gusts estimated to be near 80 MPH resulted in a pick-up and trailer being blown over on Interstate 80 just east of the Locust Street exit. |
| 2021-08-08 01:53 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2 mi WNW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: 911 Call Center |
| 2021-08-07 19:42 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2021-07-10 13:27 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2021-07-09 21:12 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 8.46 mi SW of Cairo | A wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded by a mesonet station located eight miles northwest of Wood River. |
| 2021-07-09 21:25 | Wind | 73 kt 84 mph | 4 mi WSW of Wood River | The peak measured wind gust was 84 MPH, recorded at 10:30 PM CDT by the Central Nebraska Regional Airport at Grand Island ASOS. Other measured wind gusts included 66 MPH at 10:34 PM CDT by a mesonet station located one mile northwest of Wood River and 63 MPH at 10:41 PM CDT by a mesonet station located four miles west… |
| 2021-07-09 21:35 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | .19 mi ENE of Doniphan | Wind gusts recorded by a mesonet station located on the east-southeast side of Doniphan included 71 MPH at 10:43 PM CDT and 61 MPH at 10:35 PM CDT. |
| 2021-07-09 21:36 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.02 mi SE of Wood River | Wind gusts of at least 65 MPH resulted in a semi truck being blown over on the westbound lane of Interstate 80 approximately three miles west of the Alda exit. The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. |
| 2021-04-28 00:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2020-08-16 17:00 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4.2 mi WNW of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Hail of half dollar to ping pong ball size was reported along this path. Half dollar size hail was reported by Central Nebraska Regional Airport personnel from 6:06-6:13 PM CDT. |
| 2020-08-16 18:16 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2 mi NNW of Grand Is | Hail up to half dollar size fell across parts of Grand Island. |
| 2020-07-10 23:37 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2020-07-10 23:42 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 1 mi NW of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-07-08 22:34 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | There were multiple reports of tree damage and power outages across Grand Island. |
| 2020-07-08 22:35 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 3 mi WNW of Alda | A wind gust of 64 MPH was recorded by a mesonet station located 3 miles west-northwest of Alda. |
| 2020-07-08 22:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Wood River | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2020-07-08 22:40 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4 mi N of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. |
| 2020-07-08 22:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-07-08 22:47 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1 mi ESE of Doniphan | A wind gust of 70 MPH was recorded by a mesonet station located 1 mile east-southeast of Doniphan. |
| 2020-06-30 19:56 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Cairo | Hail ranging in size from quarters to ping pong balls was reported along the path. |
| 2020-06-30 20:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6 mi ESE of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-30 20:14 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Alda | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2020-06-30 20:26 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2020-06-30 20:27 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.88 mi NW of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-06-28 00:30 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 6 mi W of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH, downing tree limbs approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter. |
| 2020-06-28 00:30 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4.25 mi N of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-20 19:58 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-30 19:38 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi NW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-30 19:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-08-26 05:22 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .87 mi SE of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A 59 MPH wind gust was measured by the Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS. |
| 2019-08-23 00:30 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 4.95 mi SSW of Alda | Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 MPH caused semi trucks to be blown over on Interstate 80 near mile marker 305. |
| 2019-08-23 01:12 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | .65 mi SSE of Rosedale | Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 MPH resulted in a large hardwood tree being snapped. Crop damage in the area was severe due to the combination of wind and hail of unknown size. |
| 2019-08-07 01:30 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 0 mi N of Cairo | A 69 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 1 mile south of Cairo. Wind gusts estimated to be at least 60 MPH were reported in Cairo. Approximately three miles south-southeast of Cairo, near the intersection of Airport Road and Burwick Road, a motorist struck a large tree that had been blown down and… |
| 2019-08-07 01:42 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 3 mi WNW of Alda | An 80 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 3 miles west-northwest of Alda at 2:42 AM CDT. A 71 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 2 miles north of Alda at 2:44 AM CDT. A 66 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 3 miles northeast of Alda at 2:46 AM CDT. Signific… |
| 2019-08-07 01:45 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 4 mi SE of Wood River | Wind gusts estimated to be near 80 MPH resulted in damage in the area. A 150-year old black walnut tree fell on two vehicles and a large hackberry tree was snapped in half. Roof damage was reported at an area home. Extensive damage was done to crops and power lines were downed. |
| 2019-08-07 01:49 | Wind | 76 kt 87 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A 75 MPH wind gust was measured by the Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS at 2:49 AM CDT, and an 87 MPH wind gust was measured at 2:51 AM CDT. Widespread tree damage occurred all around the Grand Island area, some trees were totally uprooted and large limbs were downed. Extensive tree damage occurred at the Stuhr… |
| 2019-08-07 01:54 | Wind | 69 kt 79 mph | 1 mi ESE of Doniphan | A 75 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 1 mile east-southeast of Doniphan at 2:54 AM CDT, with a 79 MPH wind gust measured at 3:01 AM CDT. A 67 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 2 miles south of Doniphan at 3 AM CDT. |
| 2019-08-07 01:57 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .87 mi NE of Rosedale | A 64 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 6 miles west-northwest of Hansen. |
| 2019-08-07 01:59 | Wind | 66 kt 76 mph | 5 mi SSE of Grand Is | A 76 MPH wind gust was measured by a mesonet station located 5 miles south-southeast of Grand Island. |
| 2019-06-21 00:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3 mi NW of Grand Is | Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH resulted in some tree limbs around 3 inches in diameter being downed. |
| 2019-06-05 17:21 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Localized downburst from a collapsing thunderstorm produced a 58 MPH gust at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, which downed at least one tree at nearby Jackrabbit Run Golf Course. |
| 2019-04-07 01:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-04-07 02:13 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3 mi ENE of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-09-01 01:03 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Some tree damage was reported on the northeastern side of Grand Island. One large limb, approximately 1 foot in diameter, was downed. |
| 2018-09-01 02:17 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Doniphan | A gust of 64 MPH was measured by the employee's anemometer. |
| 2018-08-06 19:36 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Alda | Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported. |
| 2018-07-28 21:46 | Wind | 76 kt 87 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Wind gusts of at least 60 MPH were reported, with the Grand Island Airport ASOS recording peak gusts of 80 MPH at 10:47 PM CDT and 88 MPH at 10:49 PM CDT. There was tree damage reported on the north and east sides of Grand Island, including several downed large tree branches and a tree approximately 14 inches in diame… |
| 2018-07-28 21:52 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5 mi NNE of Grand Is | This storm also produced wind gusts of 80 MPH and 88 MPH, recorded by the Grand Island Airport ASOS. |
| 2018-06-09 00:49 | Wind | 64 kt 74 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Strong wind gusts occurred along a gust front ahead of a line of thunderstorms approaching from the north-northwest. Peak gusts at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport included 74 MPH at 1:54 AM CDT, 61 MPH at 1:53 AM CDT and 59 MPH at 1:49 AM CDT. A nearby mesonet recorded a gust of 66 MPH at 1:59 AM CDT. |
| 2018-06-09 01:07 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2018-05-11 00:00 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .87 mi NE of Rosedale | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-05-11 00:02 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2018-05-11 00:05 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 1 mi ESE of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-05-10 23:55 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2018-05-01 15:18 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-10-02 18:22 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2 mi NNW of Grand Is | Quarter to golf ball sized hail occurred. |
| 2017-10-02 18:58 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi E of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-08-27 02:55 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Cairo | Wind gusts along this path were estimated to be between 60 and 70 MPH, with the strongest wind being in the Cairo area and generally a bit weaker in Grand Island. There were several reports of large tree limbs being downed in the area, some as large as 8-9 inches in diameter. |
| 2017-08-05 03:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.99 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2017-08-05 03:50 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2 mi NW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2017-08-02 23:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi S of Cairo | Quarter size hail was accompanied by 60 MPH winds. |
| 2017-08-02 23:02 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5 mi S of Cairo | Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH accompanied hail to the size of quarters. |
| 2017-06-27 22:22 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Peak wind gusts included 63 MPH at 11:22 p.m. CDT and 70 MPH at 11:25 p.m. CDT. |
| 2017-06-16 17:37 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-13 17:38 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 2 mi NNE of Grand Is | Hail ranging from quarter to tennis ball size was reported across much of Grand Island. |
| 2017-05-16 18:20 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4.67 mi NE of Doniphan | A semi truck was blown over on Interstate 80, blocking both lanes of traffic near mile marker 316. |
| 2017-05-15 20:25 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2017-05-15 21:49 | Wind | 64 kt 74 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2017-03-23 21:16 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 0 mi S of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2017-03-23 21:33 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2017-03-23 21:48 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2016-07-30 07:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.08 mi SSW of Alda | A semi truck and trailer were blown over near the Alda interchange of Interstate 80. |
| 2016-07-30 07:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.54 mi E of Grand Is | A large tree was blown down, covering a portion of Shady Bend Road on the east side of Grand Island. The exact diameter of the tree was unknown, but a front-end loader was required to move the tree from the road. |
| 2016-07-30 07:54 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.76 mi S of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be 60 MPH. Spotter was pulled over on the side of Highway 281 due to blinding rain, and also reported that vehicle was rocking due to the strong winds. |
| 2016-07-30 07:55 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2 mi S of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-07-27 01:53 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2016-07-05 18:07 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Wind gusts estimated near 60 MPH resulted in a few downed trees and power outages. |
| 2016-07-05 18:07 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3.13 mi E of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-07-05 18:16 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2 mi S of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2016-05-23 18:38 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi NW of Alda | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-23 18:57 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-23 19:15 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5.02 mi NNW of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2015-09-23 20:38 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2015-09-18 08:22 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi S of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2015-09-09 18:37 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 6.26 mi WNW of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2015-09-09 19:03 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-07-24 21:12 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in some shingles being blown off the roof of a local business and tree branches being downed. |
| 2015-07-24 21:27 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2015-06-10 19:04 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.79 mi SSE of Wood River | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2015-06-10 19:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.32 mi SSE of Grand Is | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2015-06-04 18:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.5 mi WNW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2015-06-04 18:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.04 mi W of Grand Is | Quarter size hail was reported by the public at a few different locations in the city of Grand Island, including near the intersection of Highway 281/Highway 2. |
| 2015-06-04 19:20 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.61 mi W of Grand Is | This report was received on HAM radio. |
| 2015-06-04 19:55 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 3.28 mi N of Doniphan | Penny size hail was falling at the Quality Inn at the Interchange of Interstate 80 and Highway 281. |
| 2015-05-02 00:15 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2 mi E of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2015-04-18 18:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2015-04-18 19:26 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.06 mi W of Grand Is | Pea to penny size hail occurred on the west side of Grand Island. |
| 2015-04-01 19:27 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.03 mi NE of Doniphan | Quarter size hail was reported seven miles south of Grand Island on Interstate 80 near mile marker 316. |
| 2014-08-29 14:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.22 mi ENE of Alda | Quarter size hail occurred near the intersection of Highway 30 and Engleman Road. This report was received via Facebook. |
| 2014-08-29 15:01 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.09 mi SSW of Alda | Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph were also reported with the quarter size hail. This was reported by the general public driving on Interstate 80 and was relayed by law enforcement. |
| 2014-08-29 15:01 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.08 mi SSW of Alda | Quarter size hail also occurred along with the estimated 60 mph wind gusts reported the public driving on Interstate 80. This report was relayed by law enforcement. |
| 2014-08-21 00:55 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3.73 mi W of Rosedale | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. An irrigation pivot was overturned. |
| 2014-08-17 19:15 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: Emergency Manager |
| 2014-08-17 19:22 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 1 mi S of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2014-08-17 19:34 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4 mi S of Doniphan | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. Tree branches were blown down across Highway 281. |
| 2014-08-09 21:14 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 1 mi S of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2014-08-09 21:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6 mi S of Wood River | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2014-06-20 17:02 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.65 mi E of Cairo | Nickel to quarter size hail fell. |
| 2014-06-20 17:09 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 6 mi NW of Grand Is | Hail ranging in size from ping pong balls to hen eggs was reported northwest of Grand Island. |
| 2014-06-20 17:40 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Primarily northern and central portions of the city of Grand Island were pounded by hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs for approximately 30 minutes. |
| 2014-06-20 17:42 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 7 mi N of Grand Is | Half dollar size hail was reported approximately 7 miles north of Grand Island. |
| 2014-06-20 18:51 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1.25 mi WNW of Cairo | Hail up to Golf Ball size was falling off and on for 15 minutes. |
| 2014-06-20 20:46 | Wind | 66 kt 76 mph | .69 mi S of Wood River | A thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 76 mph. |
| 2014-06-20 21:06 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.24 mi W of Rosedale | A thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2014-06-20 21:11 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | A thunderstorm wind gust was measured at 58 mph. |
| 2014-06-14 18:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls was reported in Grand Island. |
| 2014-06-14 18:06 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2 mi NW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-14 18:16 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2014-06-14 21:54 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-14 23:06 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1 mi S of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2014-06-11 19:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.07 mi S of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-03 21:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.04 mi W of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-04-27 15:04 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.11 mi SSW of Alda | Quarter to walnut size hail occurred near the Interstate 80 exit for Alda. This report, along with a photo, was received via Twitter. |
| 2014-04-27 15:15 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | .69 mi S of Wood River | A 62 mph wind gust occurred from a severe thunderstorm. |
| 2014-04-27 15:23 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .52 mi W of Cairo | A 60 mph wind gust occurred with a severe thunderstorm. |
| 2014-04-23 16:30 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Doniphan | Dime to penny size hail occurred in Doniphan. |
| 2013-08-01 20:08 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | No narrative filed · source: ASOS |
| 2013-08-01 20:15 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 1.25 mi WSW of Grand Is | This wind gust was measured on the southeast side of Grand Island, east of Holiday Inn. |
| 2013-06-23 02:10 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .69 mi S of Alda | Hail was ongoing at the time of the report. |
| 2013-06-11 01:34 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1 mi S of Wood River | This wind gust occurred due to an overnight heat burst. |
| 2013-06-11 03:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 1.04 mi W of Grand Is | A building under construction was blown down due to winds from a heat burst. Time was estimated based on local wind observations. |
| 2013-05-29 10:52 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 5 mi S of Cairo | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2013-05-19 15:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi NW of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-19 15:35 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 1 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2013-05-19 15:46 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2013-05-19 15:58 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Alda | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-05-19 16:27 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-04-09 01:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Alda | The electrical power was out in town. |
| 2013-04-09 01:49 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Alda | Hail covered the ground and lasted for about 5 minutes. |
| 2013-04-09 12:30 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of (Gri)Grand Is Rgnl A | Hail the size of pea to nickel was reported. |
| 2012-05-27 17:06 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6 mi N of Wood River | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2012-05-27 18:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Wood River | Numerous irrigation pivots were overturned along an approximately 6 mile long path from Wood River south to near Interstate 80. In Wood River, large trees were damaged or destroyed and power poles were knocked down. Heavy rain from these thunderstorms resulted in the intersection of 140th and Holling Roads, just south… |
| 2012-05-27 18:25 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6 mi WNW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2012-05-23 23:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.67 mi SSW of Grand Is | Quarter size hail, accompanied by wind gusts estimated at 50 mph, covered the ground near the intersection of Highways 34 and 281. |
| 2012-05-19 17:22 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi N of Doniphan | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2012-05-19 17:40 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2 mi SW of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2012-05-19 17:44 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Grand Is | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
Worst storm days in Hall County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-20 | 8 | 2.75" (baseball) | 76 mph |
| 2019-08-07 | 7 | — | 87 mph |
| 2011-06-20 | 6 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 60 mph |
| 2020-07-08 | 6 | 1" (quarter) | 71 mph |
| 2025-04-01 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 72 mph |
| 2014-06-14 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 58 mph |
| 2020-06-30 | 5 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | 62 mph |
| 2021-12-15 | 5 | 1" (quarter) | 85 mph |
| 2013-05-19 | 5 | 1" (quarter) | — |
| 2024-05-20 | 4 | 2" (hen egg) | — |
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 Wood River | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in and around Wood River. Shredded trees were reported in town, along with dented cars, broken windows, and damaged shingles. |
| 2024-05-20 | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported across Grand Island. |
| 2022-06-07 | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Wood River | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in and around Wood River. |
| 2018-08-06 | 2" hen egg | 0 mi N of Alda | Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was reported. |
| 2017-06-13 | 2.5" tennis ball | 2 mi NNE of Grand Is | Hail ranging from quarter to tennis ball size was reported across much of Grand Island. |
| 2014-06-20 | 2" hen egg | 6 mi NW of Grand Is | Hail ranging in size from ping pong balls to hen eggs was reported northwest of Grand Island. |
| 2014-06-20 | 2.75" baseball | 0 mi N of Grand Is | Primarily northern and central portions of the city of Grand Island were pounded by hail ranging in size from quarters to baseballs for approximately 30 minutes. |
When does hail hit Hall County?
Across 16 years of records, June produced the most reports (57), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 0 | 0.0% |
| March | 3 | 1.3% |
| April | 30 | 13.3% |
| May | 49 | 21.7% |
| June | 57 | 25.2% |
| July | 38 | 16.8% |
| August | 31 | 13.7% |
| September | 8 | 3.5% |
| October | 5 | 2.2% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| December | 5 | 2.2% |
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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 31079). 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.