Hail in Fillmore County, NE
Hail is a regular fact of life in Fillmore County, not a rare event. NOAA radar has confirmed 16 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Fillmore County since 2025, the largest 2″ (golf ball) on March 7, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 6, 2026.
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About Fillmore County, NE
Fillmore County sits in the gently rolling farm country of southeastern Nebraska, a landscape of open cropland with little terrain to break up passing storms. Sizable hail turns up occasionally here, usually when a strong upper disturbance crosses the Plains and lifts moist Gulf air into vigorous spring and warm-season storms. About 47 miles to the west, the Grand Island (KUEX) radar provides the closest watch, near enough to track developing cells with useful detail.
The hail record for Fillmore County, NE
Hail is closer to routine than rare in Fillmore County, with 16 confirmed events on the radar record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 13 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with May the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Fillmore County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 16 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Fillmore County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Fillmore County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about golf ball size, on March 7, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Fillmore County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Fillmore County, 13 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Fillmore County this year?
Fillmore County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Fillmore County in 2026?
Yes, 13 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently June 6, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Fillmore County, NE
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Fillmore County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.