Nebraska Hail Storm — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Every verified storm report NWS spotters filed in Nebraska on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — hail up to 4.5" (softball size). The same ground-truth data insurance adjusters trust.
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All verified reports
| Time (UTC) | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11:46 PM | 12 NNW Hay SpringsSheridan Co. | 1" hail |
| 11:06 PM | 15 S KimballKimball Co. | 1" hail |
| 10:52 PM | 13 SSW KimballKimball Co. | 1.75" hail |
| 9:07 AM | 5 SSW MonroePlatte Co. | 59 mph wind |
| 8:48 AM | 4 ENE Bazile MillsKnox Co. | 62 mph wind |
| 8:30 AM | 3 S CreightonAntelope Co. | 61 mph wind |
| 8:11 AM | 6 NNW GreeleyGreeley Co. | 57 mph wind |
| 7:56 AM | Ord AirportValley Co. | 55 mph wind |
| 7:46 AM | 1 ENE ElyriaValley Co. | 54 mph wind |
| 7:44 AM | 3 NW EricsonWheeler Co. | 63 mph wind |
| 7:24 AM | 12 S AmeliaGarfield Co. | 68 mph wind |
| 7:22 AM | 5 NE StuartHolt Co. | 62 mph wind |
| 7:12 AM | 12 SE MillsBoyd Co. | 62 mph wind |
| 6:55 AM | 3 WSW MillsKeya Paha Co. | 74 mph wind |
| 6:46 AM | 9 NNE BassettRock Co. | 75 mph wind |
| 6:45 AM | 3 WSW MillsKeya Paha Co. | 69 mph wind |
| 6:30 AM | 2 W SpringviewKeya Paha Co. | 84 mph wind |
| 6:15 AM | 5 N AinsworthBrown Co. | 61 mph wind |
| 6:12 AM | 5 N AinsworthBrown Co. | 70 mph wind |
| 6:12 AM | 2 W SpringviewKeya Paha Co. | 63 mph wind |
| 5:51 AM | 4 NE SparksCherry Co. | 80 mph wind |
| 5:47 AM | 4 ENE SparksCherry Co. | 79 mph wind |
| 5:42 AM | 4 NE SparksCherry Co. | 62 mph wind |
| 5:37 AM | 1 S ValentineCherry Co. | 63 mph wind |
| 5:24 AM | 5 E KilgoreCherry Co. | 69 mph wind |
| 2:28 AM | 23 N AshbyCherry Co. | 3.5" hail |
| 1:36 AM | 4 SE ClintonSheridan Co. | 4" hail |
| 1:31 AM | 9 S GordonSheridan Co. | 3" hail |
| 1:31 AM | 8 S GordonSheridan Co. | 1" hail |
| 1:28 AM | 3 SSE ClintonSheridan Co. | 3" hail |
| 1:13 AM | 1 ENE ClintonSheridan Co. | 2.75" hail |
| 1:11 AM | 5 NW ClintonSheridan Co. | 4.5" hail |
| 12:36 AM | 12 NNW ClintonSheridan Co. | 1.75" hail |
| 12:33 AM | 15 NW ClintonSheridan Co. | 3" hail |
About this storm
How big was the hail in Nebraska on Wednesday, August 12, 2026?
The largest verified hail report that day measured 4.5" — softball sized. NWS spotters filed 12 hail reports across 12 towns.
Is that big enough to damage a roof?
Hail around 1" (quarter size) and up can bruise or crack asphalt shingles — that's the threshold insurance adjusters take seriously. Damage is often invisible from the ground, which is why an inspection matters even when the roof "looks fine."
How long do homeowners have to file a claim for this storm?
Most homeowner policies allow one to two years from the storm date — some as little as six months. This storm was 13 days ago, so the filing window is open for most policies.
How do I check if a specific address was hit?
Run a free roof report on Rooftops AI: type the address and you get the roof's measurements plus its verified hail history — every NWS-logged report near that exact property, with dates, sizes, and distances.
Data: NWS Local Storm Reports via Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Local Storm Reports are preliminary, spotter-submitted observations and may be revised by the National Weather Service. Rooftops AI is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA or the NWS. Insurance filing windows vary by policy and state — homeowners should confirm with their carrier.