Hail in Nebraska on August 17, 2026
12 hail reports. Largest: 2" (hen egg) near Burwell (Garfield County).
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Where hail was reported
Under 1"1" to 1.74"1.75" (golf ball) and up
All reports
| Size | Near | County | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" (hen egg) | Burwell | Garfield | 01:40 UTC |
| 2" (hen egg) | Ord | Valley | 02:12 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Burwell | Garfield | 00:41 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Bassett | Rock | 03:14 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Cedar Rapids | Boone | 04:35 UTC |
| 1.5" (ping pong ball) | Chambers | Holt | 00:50 UTC |
| 1.5" (ping pong ball) | Inman | Holt | 01:40 UTC |
| 1.25" (half dollar) | Amelia | Holt | 00:15 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Harrison | Sioux | 22:28 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Ogallala | Keith | 00:49 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Cotesfield | Greeley | 02:57 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Crete | Saline | 09:00 UTC |
Source: NOAA SPC report (preliminary). Counties: Garfield, Valley, Rock, Boone, Holt, Sioux, Keith, Greeley, Saline.