Hail in Rock County, Nebraska

Hail May 6, 2023 · Rock County, Nebraska

3 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Public reports three inch diameter hail along with quarter and golf ball sized hail at this location. Two inches of hail accumulation was reported as well.

The wider storm

Two areas of isolated thunderstorms developed over the northern panhandle and northeastern Colorado during the early afternoon hours of May 6th. As this activity transitioned east, it became severe over north central and southwestern Nebraska during the late afternoon and evening hours of May 6th. Hail up to 3 inches in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH were reported.

Began near Newport (42.5100, -99.3400).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1096547. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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