Grand Island, NE Hail Reports

The last significant hail in Grand Island, NE was on July 8, 2026, with hailstones up to 3.5 inches. HailPing has recorded 5 qualifying hail events near Grand Island, NE since May 2026.

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Grand Island population
52.8K
Grand Island households
20.3K
Recorded hail events
5

Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer

About hail in Grand Island, NE

Grand Island is home to 52,822 people and 20,263 households in Nebraska. HailPing's record of qualifying hail events near Grand Island begins in May 2026 and stands at 5, with the largest reported hail measuring 3.50 inches. Hail frequency for the area is rated moderate. Market coverage extends about 60 miles around Grand Island.

Hail risk in Grand Island, NE

The largest recent hail measured 3.5 inches, and the last significant hail fell on July 8, 2026.

Hail history for Grand Island, NE

Every hail event HailPing has recorded near Grand Island, NE, newest first.

Hail events near Grand Island, NE with date, maximum hail size, and report counts
Date Max hail Reports 1.00"+ Reports 1.75"+
Jul 8, 2026 2" 2 1
Jun 20, 2026 1.5" 10 0
Jun 11, 2026 1.75" 6 3
May 17, 2026 3.5" 20 17
May 16, 2026 2.5" 7 3

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Recent hail storms near Grand Island, NE

  1. — hail up to 2"

    On Jul 8, 2026, hail was reported across the Chapman, NE · Fullerton, NE area. Reports concentrated near Fullerton and Chapman. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 2 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Fullerton, Chapman

    2 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 1 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  2. — hail up to 1.5"

    On Jun 20, 2026, hail was reported across the Hastings / Clay Center / Glenvil corridor. Reports concentrated near Hastings, Trumbull, Glenvil, and Clay Center. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 10 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Hastings, Trumbull, Glenvil, Clay Center

    10 reports of 1.00"+ hail. Read the full hail report

  3. — hail up to 1.75"

    On Jun 11, 2026, hail was reported across the Grand Island / Doniphan / Hastings corridor. Reports concentrated near Grand Island, Hastings, Trumbull, Doniphan, and Phillips. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Grand Island, Hastings, Trumbull, Doniphan, Phillips

    6 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 3 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  4. — hail up to 3.5"

    On May 17, 2026, hail was reported across the Dannebrog / Ashton / Elba corridor. Reports concentrated near Dannebrog, Ashton, Saint Paul, Elba, Palmer, and Boelus. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.50 inches. HailPing grouped 20 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Dannebrog, Ashton, Saint Paul, Elba, Palmer, Boelus, Ravenna

    20 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 17 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

  5. — hail up to 2.5"

    On May 16, 2026, hail was reported across the Grand Island / Shelton / Phillips corridor. Reports concentrated near Grand Island, Shelton, Phillips, and Wood River. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.50 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.

    Affected cities: Grand Island, Shelton, Phillips, Wood River

    7 reports of 1.00"+ hail, 3 at 1.75"+. Read the full hail report

Common questions

When did it last hail in Grand Island, NE?
The last significant hail in Grand Island, NE was on July 8, 2026. HailPing has recorded 5 qualifying hail events near Grand Island, NE since May 2026.
How big was the hail in Grand Island, NE?
The largest hail reported near Grand Island, NE on July 8, 2026 measured 3.5 inches.
How many hail reports were there near Grand Island, NE?
HailPing grouped 2 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into the July 8, 2026 event near Grand Island, NE.

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