Douglas County, Nebraska: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 198 hail reports in Douglas County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 44 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 3.75 inches, about the size of a teacup, reported on June 29, 2017 near Omaha. June is the peak month (30% of reports).
- 198hail reports, 2014–2026
- 44days with hail of 1 in or more
- 17days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 3.75 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Douglas County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2.75 in |
| 2016 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 3.75 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2019 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2.5 in |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 in |
| 2023 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 2.75 in |
| 2024 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 in |
| 2025 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 3 in |
| 2026 (Jan–Jun) | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1.25 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 58 |
| May | 29 |
| Jun | 60 |
| Jul | 35 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
June alone has 30% of the 198 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Douglas County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
172 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2017 | 3.75 in, a teacup | 17 | Omaha |
| April 24, 2025 | 3 in, a teacup | 11 | May |
| June 12, 2024 | 3 in, a teacup | 1 | Durands Arpt |
| July 28, 2023 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 31 | Elkhorn |
| April 17, 2025 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 3 | Bennington |
| June 3, 2014 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 2 | Flightland Arpt |
| June 25, 2024 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 9 | South Omaha |
| August 27, 2021 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 5 | Valley |
| June 7, 2022 | 2 in, a hen egg | 5 | Ralston |
| June 16, 2014 | 2 in, a hen egg | 3 | Elkhorn |
“A storm spotter reported several hail stones about 2 inches in diameter and one stone 3.75 inches in diameter.”
National Weather Service report, June 29, 2017
“Public measured hail up to 3 inch in diameter from photos on social media.”
National Weather Service report, April 24, 2025
“A swath of hail fell across eastern Douglas County. Hail sizes ranged from 1 to 3 inches in diameter for the length of this swath.”
National Weather Service report, June 12, 2024
Tornadoes in Douglas County
NOAA lists 8 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 8 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2024 | EF4 | 15.68 mi | 1450 yd | Waterloo · 0 deaths, 3 injured |
| April 17, 2025 | EF3 | 3.88 mi | 170 yd | Flightland Arpt |
| April 26, 2024 | EF2 | 2.65 mi | 200 yd | (Oma)Eppley Fld Omah |
| May 11, 2014 | EF1 | 7.33 mi | 800 yd | Waterloo |
| May 11, 2014 | EF1 | 5.16 mi | 200 yd | Elkhorn |
| April 27, 2016 | EF1 | 0.66 mi | 50 yd | Boys Town |
| April 27, 2016 | EF0 | 0.18 mi | 25 yd | Bennington |
| April 27, 2016 | EF0 | 0.02 mi | 25 yd | Boys Town |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2017 | 104 mph | Omaha |
| July 31, 2024 | 100 mph | Waterloo |
| June 25, 2024 | 100 mph | (Ovn)Wsfo Omaha |
| August 9, 2025 | 100 mph | Waterloo |
| August 23, 2016 | 96 mph | Clearidge |
| July 9, 2021 | 96 mph | (Oma)Eppley Fld Omah |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Omaha.
Douglas County cities we cover
Other Nebraska counties
- Lancaster County (186 reports)
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.