Hail Reports Near Lincoln, Nebraska — Last 90 Days
NOAA Storm Prediction Center logged 3 hail reports within 25 miles of Lincoln in the last 90 days. Each row below is a preliminary Local Storm Report (LSR) — sizes are reported hailstone diameters, times are UTC. Reports can be revised for about a day after each event.
| Date | Hail size | Distance from Lincoln | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75″ (golf-ball size) | 7.8 mi from Lincoln | 4 NW Roca, Lancaster County |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75″ (golf-ball size) | 18.1 mi from Lincoln | Palmyra, Otoe County |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.00″ (quarter size) | 18.5 mi from Lincoln | Crete, Saline County |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports (preliminary, may be revised). A quiet result here does not guarantee no hail — smaller or unreported events happen. Reports matched to Lincoln are within 25 miles of the city center.
What to Do Next
- Do a ground-level walk-around first. Granule piles at downspouts, dented gutters or screens, and shredded plant leaves are ground-level signs that the roof took a hit. Stay off the roof itself.
- Photograph anything suspicious with date stamps. This NOAA log plus dated photos connect the damage to a covered storm event — insurers exclude "gradual wear" but cover sudden storm damage.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer. Granule loss and bruised shingles are invisible from the ground; a written scope settles whether there is a claim at all.
- File on your policy's clock, not a salesman's. Your filing window comes from the policy itself — file promptly while the dates above are easy to document. Full walkthrough: roof insurance claim guide.
10-Year Hail History — Lincoln's County (NOAA)
NOAA's county archive shows 115 hail events in the last 10 years — about 12 per year, with hail up to 5.00″ on record. The 90-day window above shows where recent activity landed relative to your address. For a score tied to your specific ZIP, use the hail risk lookup.
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