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Bellevue hail storm history

Sarpy County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag

Bellevue, located in Sarpy County, sits within the eastern Nebraska corridor where Gulf moisture and the dryline interact most aggressively with the jet stream. This geographic position makes the Omaha-Lincoln region one of the highest-frequency large-hail zones in the United States, exposing Bellevue residents to recurring hail risk across multiple seasons.

Events ≥1" (10yr)
99
Significant ≥1.5" (10yr)
34
Avg per year (10yr)
9.9
Largest recorded
4.5"
Most recent
Apr 18, 2025
Total records
109
NOAA storm history
events (10 yr)99
≥1.5" significant34
peak year (25)2017
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Hail events in Bellevue peak during May and June, when supercell thunderstorms develop most frequently across the region. Secondary activity occurs in April and July. The collision of warm, moist air from the south with dry air aloft creates conditions favorable for strong updrafts and large hail production during these months.

Annual frequency — last 10 years

2025
11
2024
11
2023
14
2022
7
2021
6
2020
2
2019
2
2018
9
2017
25
2016
12
≥2.0" severe≥1.5" significant≥1.0" marginal

When hail hits — monthly pattern

Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data

Jan0
Feb1
Mar3
Apr33
May17
Jun45
Jul0
Aug6
Sep2
Oct2
Nov0
Dec0

All recorded hail events

Of 109 recorded events, 34 (31%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Oct 30, 20241"quarter

A trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail in Plattsmouth.

A destructive swath of hail fell across northern and eastern portions of Sarpy County from a very sl…

Emergency Management reported golf ball sized hail.

May 21, 20242.25"egg

Cass County Emergency Management relayed a report from a trained spotter of tennis ball sized hail a…

May 19, 20241"quarter

The office received a public report of quarter sized hail from mPING.

The office received a public report of quarter sized hail in La Vista.

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail and 60 mph winds.

Public reported 1-inch hail via mPing.

Apr 20, 20231"quarter

Emergency manager reported 1-inch hail.

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail.

Apr 15, 20231"quarter

Public reported 1-inch hail via Mping.

Mping report for 1-inch hail.

Public reported 1 inch hail via mPing.

Jun 11, 20221"quarter

Public reported nickel to quarter sized hail on the south size of Bellevue via social media.

Public reported 1.5 inch hail via mPing.

Public reported 1 inch hail via social media.

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Emergency manager reported quarter to half-dollar size hail.

Jun 5, 20201"quarter

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Mar 19, 20201"quarter

Public reported 1 inch hail.

May 6, 20190.88"penny
Sep 18, 20181.25"half dollar
Sep 1, 20180.88"penny
Feb 20, 20180.75"penny

A thunderstorm produced sleet and small hail south of Cedar Creek.

Golf ball size hail was reported from 160th St to 132nd Street along Harrison.

Jun 12, 20170.88"penny
May 17, 20171.75"golf ball

Hail up to golf ball size was reported.

Quarter size hail reported at Highway 6 south of Highway 370.

Apr 19, 20170.88"penny
Apr 10, 20170.88"penny
Mar 6, 20171"quarter
Oct 6, 20161.25"half dollar

Numerous reports from social media, spotters and media reported hail of quarter to half dollar size …

May 11, 20160.75"penny
Mar 23, 20161"quarter
Data source

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.

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