Hail in Nebraska on August 27, 2026
10 hail reports. Largest: 2.5" (tennis ball) near Merritt Reservoi (Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5" (tennis ball) | Merritt Reservoi | Cherry | 22:23 UTC |
| 2" (hen egg) | Chadron | Dawes | 22:15 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Cody | Cherry | 20:30 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Kilgore | Cherry | 21:59 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Chadron State Par | Dawes | 23:06 UTC |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Lemoyne | Keith | 02:28 UTC |
| 1.5" (ping pong ball) | Keystone | Keith | 01:56 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Merriman | Cherry | 22:19 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Valentine | Cherry | 22:51 UTC |
| 1" (quarter) | Whitman | Cherry | 23:19 UTC |
Source: NOAA SPC report (preliminary). Counties: Cherry, Dawes, Keith.