Hail in Leigh & Shelby, NE on April 12, 2015: 17 reports, largest 1.75"

On April 12, 2015, hail was reported in Nebraska (17 reports). The largest was 1.75" (golf ball) near Leigh, and hail was also reported near Shelby (1.75") and Chalco (1").

Roof inspection recommended for homes where the largest hail fell

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Where hail was reported

Under 1"1" to 1.74"1.75" (golf ball) and up

Towns with hail this day

Towns with their own hail page. Largest hail that day is listed first.

All reports

SizeNearCountyTime
1.75" (golf ball)Millers Fld ArptButler4:54 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)LeighColfax5:25 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)ShelbyPolk4:55 PM CST
1.75" (golf ball)SwedehomePolk4:58 PM CST
1" (quarter)LeighColfax5:30 PM CST
1" (quarter)WahooSaunders6:48 PM CST
1" (quarter)MeadSaunders7:10 PM CST
1" (quarter)ChalcoSarpy7:40 PM CST
1" (quarter)Clay CenterClay6:47 PM CST
1" (quarter)ShelbyPolk4:41 PM CST
0.88" (nickel)Rising CityButler5:20 PM CST
0.88" (nickel)FairburyJefferson7:42 PM CST
0.88" (nickel)FullertonNance3:53 PM CST
0.88" (nickel)OsceolaPolk4:25 PM CST
0.75" (penny)David CityButler5:37 PM CST
0.75" (penny)WisnerCuming6:13 PM CST
0.75" (penny)BancroftCuming6:12 PM CST

Source: NOAA Storm Events (official). Counties: Butler, Colfax, Polk, Saunders, Sarpy, Clay, Jefferson, Nance, Cuming.