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Webster County, NE hail & severe wind history
155 storm reports on file for Webster County between 2010-04-14 and 2025-08-09 — 94 hail and 61 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 9.7 reports a year, and Jun is the busiest month.
Hail reports
94
5.9 per year
Largest hail
2.75"
baseball size · 2023-09-21
Strongest gust
81 mph
70 kt · 2014-06-14
Reported damage
$65.1M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
82
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2019
21 reports
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| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-09 01:46 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 1.72 mi WSW of Bladen | A wind gust of 69 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile southwest of Bladen. Wind gusts were estimated to be around 60 MPH across Bladen. |
| 2025-08-09 02:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | A grain bin was damaged on the north side of Blue Hill. |
| 2025-08-09 23:27 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 2.73 mi ENE of Guide Rock | A wind gust of 64 MPH was measured by a Nebraska Mesonet station located three miles east-northeast of Guide Rock. |
| 2025-08-09 23:31 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 4.27 mi E of Rosemont | A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles west of Lawrence. |
| 2024-07-31 14:47 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2.96 mi SE of Rosemont | Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH knocked down some tree limbs of at least a few inches in diameter. |
| 2024-07-19 19:11 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 5.28 mi NNE of Inavale | A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles north-northeast of Inavale. |
| 2024-07-06 15:28 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 6.16 mi WSW of Bladen | A wind gust of 64 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles east-southeast of Campbell. |
| 2024-07-06 15:33 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1.72 mi WSW of Bladen | Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in tree damage in Bladen, with damage also reported to a roof and flagpole. A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile southwest of Bladen. |
| 2024-07-06 15:36 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .53 mi W of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2024-07-06 15:38 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 6.24 mi N of Inavale | A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located seven miles north of Inavale. |
| 2024-06-07 20:11 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 1.72 mi WSW of Bladen | A wind gust of 71 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles southwest of Bladen. |
| 2024-06-07 20:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | .53 mi W of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-06-07 20:40 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.22 mi S of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2024-06-07 20:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.22 mi WSW of Inavale | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH, resulting in zero visibility due to blowing dust. |
| 2024-05-19 14:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .69 mi S of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-05-06 15:25 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.28 mi SSE of Rosemont | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2024-05-01 23:30 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in downed tree limbs across town, some falling onto power lines and causing power outages. A resident just southeast of town reported pivot and grain bin damage near their location in addition to tree damage. |
| 2023-10-03 16:51 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .78 mi W of Bladen | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH in Bladen. |
| 2023-09-21 14:39 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2.64 mi E of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-09-21 15:41 | Hail | 2" hen egg | .87 mi SW of Cowles | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in Cowles. |
| 2023-09-21 16:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.96 mi SE of Rosemont | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-09-21 16:45 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | Hail up to the size of baseballs fell across Red Cloud for approximately 25 minutes. There were numerous reports of car damage, and there was likely roof and siding damage as well. Trees in the area also suffered damage from the hail. |
| 2023-08-05 18:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1.26 mi WNW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-08-05 19:33 | Hail | 1" quarter | .69 mi S of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-07-04 17:27 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 6.75 mi WSW of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2023-07-04 17:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .53 mi W of Bladen | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2023-04-18 17:28 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 7.55 mi SW of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-04-18 19:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.96 mi NNW of Inavale | Hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls was reported along and within a few miles either side of this path. |
| 2022-05-12 15:17 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH resulted in some downed power lines in Red Cloud. |
| 2022-05-12 15:23 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .69 mi S of Cowles | Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH caused minor outbuilding damage in Cowles. |
| 2022-04-29 17:00 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.76 mi N of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2022-04-29 17:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.05 mi W of Bladen | A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured in Bladen. |
| 2021-12-15 13:37 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1.51 mi SW of Inavale | A wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles west-southwest of Inavale. |
| 2021-12-15 13:40 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 5 mi NNE of Inavale | A wind gust of 71 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles north-northeast of Inavale. |
| 2021-12-15 14:00 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 2.73 mi ENE of Guide Rock | A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three east-northeast of Guide Rock. |
| 2021-06-19 22:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 5.06 mi NW of Cowles | Roof was ripped off of a motor home. Tree branches were blown down as well. |
| 2021-05-08 17:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2021-05-08 17:30 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4 mi WSW of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2021-05-08 19:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi NW of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-07-08 22:33 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 1 mi WSW of Blue Hill | A wind gust of 62 MPH was recorded by a mesonet station located 1 mile west-southwest of Blue Hill. |
| 2019-07-08 17:00 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 0 mi N of Guide Rock | Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in tree damage in Guide Rock. Power outages were reported due to downed tree limbs. |
| 2019-07-05 16:25 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2.11 mi E of Inavale | Wind gusts were estimated to be at least 70 MPH. West of Red Cloud, hay bales were pushed onto a nearby county road. Several large trees were damaged or uprooted in Red Cloud. A tin roof was also damaged, and a few power poles on the north side of town were damaged, resulting in a loss of power. |
| 2019-07-05 16:36 | Hail | 1" quarter | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2019-06-25 16:39 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi WSW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2019-06-25 17:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5 mi E of Cowles | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2019-06-25 17:13 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1 mi N of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Broadcast Media |
| 2019-06-25 17:20 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Bladen | Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported. |
| 2019-06-25 18:06 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi NNE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-06-20 23:46 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 7.16 mi WSW of Bladen | A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located 1 mile east-southeast of Campbell. |
| 2019-06-14 21:02 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 5 mi E of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-05-23 18:06 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-05-06 11:52 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2.33 mi SSW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-05-05 18:27 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2.97 mi WSW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2019-05-05 18:38 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-04-21 20:16 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6 mi NW of Cowles | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2019-04-17 07:00 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.18 mi WSW of Blue Hill | Nickel to ping pong ball size hail covered the ground. |
| 2019-04-10 18:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6.25 mi S of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2019-04-10 19:10 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-03-28 07:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi WSW of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-03-28 08:17 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5 mi SSW of Red Cloud | Hail ranged from quarter to golf ball size. |
| 2019-03-28 08:25 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 2 mi SW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-09-20 16:53 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | Two large tree limbs were downed by wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2018-09-20 16:58 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-06-19 17:38 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2018-06-09 02:12 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi N of Red Cloud | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH just north of Red Cloud, where the power went out from the strong wind gusts. |
| 2018-05-01 15:04 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 5.06 mi NW of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2018-05-01 15:25 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4 mi NNE of Rosemont | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2018-05-01 15:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 7.39 mi WSW of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-10-01 20:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi SW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-07-17 19:37 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3 mi SW of Cowles | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2017-06-29 00:18 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-28 23:42 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2 mi E of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-20 20:12 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi W of Inavale | The emergency manager reported several broken tree branches and a broken flagpole. |
| 2017-06-20 20:15 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-06-20 20:22 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2017-06-13 17:54 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Bladen | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2017-06-13 18:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 4 mi WSW of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-13 19:40 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Inavale | Hail ranged in size from quarter to ping pong balls. |
| 2017-06-13 20:11 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3 mi SSE of Rosemont | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-13 20:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi SSW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-06-13 20:50 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2017-06-13 20:57 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 3 mi WNW of Guide Rock | Wind gusts estimated near 70 MPH were accompanied by dime size hail. |
| 2017-05-09 20:27 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 8.36 mi N of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2017-04-09 17:45 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 7.67 mi W of Bladen | Golf ball size hail broke a car windshield just southeast of Blue Hill. |
| 2016-12-25 12:30 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 5.86 mi WSW of Bladen | Multiple outbuildings were damaged with major loss of roof panels, and a pivot was overturned. |
| 2016-11-27 16:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2016-09-15 20:34 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 9 mi NW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-07-06 23:24 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 9 mi NW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2016-06-03 16:32 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 9 mi NW of Red Cloud | Hail was accompanied by 75 MPH wind gusts. |
| 2016-06-03 16:32 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 9 mi NW of Red Cloud | Wind (measured by a personal weather station) was accompanied by nickel size hail. |
| 2016-05-29 17:42 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi SW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-26 12:57 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3 mi SSW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: NWS Employee |
| 2016-05-23 20:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2016-05-08 19:48 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | Several trees were uprooted at the local golf course. Other trees were damaged. |
| 2016-04-24 15:48 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 6 mi SSW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2015-09-10 16:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2015-09-10 17:03 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 9 mi NW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2015-09-10 17:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 4 mi NNE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2015-08-04 15:19 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | Several small branches were down around town, along with half of a larger tree, due to an apparent microburst. |
| 2015-07-15 18:58 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-06-10 20:13 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3.76 mi W of Inavale | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH near the Franklin and Webster County line along Highway 136. |
| 2015-04-18 17:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5.75 mi SSW of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2015-04-01 19:12 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 5.55 mi N of Inavale | This was a peak gust measured at a home station. |
| 2015-04-01 19:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | This was measured at a home weather station. |
| 2015-04-01 20:40 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .69 mi S of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-08-09 21:48 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Bladen | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2014-07-09 18:45 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2 mi W of Blue Hill | Wind gusts were estimated to be between 60 and 70 MPH. Irrigation pivots were reported downed just west of Blue Hill and bean fields were damaged due to the combination of the wind and hail of unknown size. |
| 2014-07-09 18:55 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4 mi SW of Bladen | Hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls was reported. |
| 2014-07-09 19:00 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4 mi W of Cowles | Wind gusts were estimated to be between 60 and 70 MPH. |
| 2014-07-09 19:18 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.48 mi SSW of Guide Rock | Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. |
| 2014-06-14 22:20 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Bladen | Wind gusts were estimated between 60 and 70 MPH. |
| 2014-06-14 22:20 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Inavale | A line of thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts up to 80 MPH moved across the county. Numerous power poles were downed in the Inavale, Red Cloud and Guide Rock areas. Power outages were also reported. Several trees, including ones large in diameter, were damage or uprooted. In Guide Rock, a garage was blown off its f… |
| 2014-06-11 19:05 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2014-06-11 19:25 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 6 mi NNE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2014-06-11 19:31 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2014-06-11 19:31 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 1 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: State Official |
| 2014-05-11 15:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2013-07-23 05:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2012-11-10 19:09 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 4 mi NNE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2012-06-14 17:48 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 9 mi N of Guide Rock | Thunderstorm wind gusts estmated at 60 mph occurred along with golf ball size hail. Very heavy rain was also occurring. |
| 2012-06-14 17:48 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 9 mi N of Guide Rock | Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph occurred along with the golf ball size hail. The golf ball size hail was ongoing at the time of this report. Very heavy rainfall was also occurring. |
| 2012-05-30 12:30 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2012-05-27 17:37 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2012-05-27 19:49 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi SW of Bladen | Damage to area crops, roofs and siding was reported. |
| 2012-05-27 20:13 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Bladen | Tree branches of 3 inches in diameter were blown down. |
| 2012-05-27 20:15 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 2 mi ESE of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2012-05-27 20:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2012-05-19 15:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi W of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-19 15:20 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2012-05-19 15:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4 mi E of Blue Hill | Golf ball size hail fell for nearly 20 minutes, causing severe crop damage and building damage in the area. |
| 2012-05-19 16:09 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 5 mi E of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Amateur Radio |
| 2012-04-14 20:37 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 4.94 mi WSW of Bladen | Wind gusts estimated at 70 mph resulted in a center irrigation pivot being overturned. |
| 2011-10-11 16:01 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 3 mi SSE of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-10-11 17:56 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2 mi SE of Rosemont | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2011-07-28 00:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH, causing tree damage in town, including at least one tree uprooted and several large branches knocked down. |
| 2011-07-28 00:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2 mi W of Red Cloud | Wind gusts were estimated between 55 and 60 MPH, causing the town of Red Cloud to lose power. |
| 2011-05-30 21:07 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi S of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2011-05-30 21:11 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 2 mi S of Guide Rock | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH. |
| 2011-04-14 14:38 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2011-04-14 15:09 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 7 mi W of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-09-13 16:38 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 5 mi S of Bladen | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-09-13 16:45 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4 mi SW of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2010-09-13 16:53 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 3 mi W of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-09-13 16:54 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Blue Hill | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2010-08-12 16:12 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.59 mi W of Inavale | Wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH, knocking a tree down onto Highway 136. |
| 2010-07-14 16:20 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 4.95 mi SSW of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-06-17 18:02 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 2.98 mi WSW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-06-17 19:03 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3 mi WNW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-06-17 19:09 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi NNW of Guide Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-06-17 20:42 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi S of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2010-06-17 20:45 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 5.75 mi SSW of Inavale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2010-06-17 20:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi W of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2010-06-11 23:11 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1.59 mi E of Inavale | Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2010-04-22 22:25 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4.18 mi S of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Law Enforcement |
| 2010-04-14 13:50 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6.24 mi S of Red Cloud | No narrative filed · source: Public |
Worst storm days in Webster County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-13 | 7 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | 70 mph |
| 2010-06-17 | 6 | 1" (quarter) | — |
| 2012-05-27 | 5 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 60 mph |
| 2019-06-25 | 5 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 60 mph |
| 2023-09-21 | 4 | 2.75" (baseball) | — |
| 2014-06-11 | 4 | 2.5" (tennis ball) | — |
| 2024-06-07 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 71 mph |
| 2014-07-09 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 70 mph |
| 2012-05-19 | 4 | 1.75" (golf ball) | — |
| 2024-07-06 | 4 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 70 mph |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-21 | 2" hen egg | .87 mi SW of Cowles | Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in Cowles. |
| 2023-09-21 | 2.75" baseball | .87 mi SE of Red Cloud | Hail up to the size of baseballs fell across Red Cloud for approximately 25 minutes. There were numerous reports of car damage, and there was likely roof and siding damage as well. Trees in the area also suffered damage from the hail. |
| 2023-07-04 | 2.5" tennis ball | 6.75 mi WSW of Bladen | No narrative filed |
| 2017-06-28 | 2" hen egg | 2 mi E of Red Cloud | No narrative filed |
| 2014-06-11 | 2" hen egg | 6 mi NNE of Red Cloud | No narrative filed |
| 2014-06-11 | 2.5" tennis ball | 1 mi N of Red Cloud | No narrative filed |
When does hail hit Webster County?
Across 16 years of records, June produced the most reports (44), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 0 | 0.0% |
| March | 3 | 1.9% |
| April | 19 | 12.3% |
| May | 33 | 21.3% |
| June | 44 | 28.4% |
| July | 23 | 14.8% |
| August | 9 | 5.8% |
| September | 14 | 9.0% |
| October | 4 | 2.6% |
| November | 2 | 1.3% |
| December | 4 | 2.6% |
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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 31181). 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.