Norfolk hail storm history
Madison County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Norfolk is located in Madison County, a region where atmospheric conditions frequently produce hail-capable storms. The area sits in central Nebraska's hail corridor, where the convergence of Gulf moisture, elevated atmospheric instability, and low-level wind patterns create an environment conducive to severe thunderstorm development.
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Norfolk experiences peak hail activity during May and June, with secondary activity extending into April and July. During these months, the combination of warm surface temperatures and upper-level wind shear favors the development of organized supercell thunderstorms capable of producing large hail. Spring and early summer represent the highest-risk period for significant hail events in this area.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 158 recorded events, 51 (32%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Public report of hail estimated up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Public report of hail measured at 1 inch in diameter.
Fire department report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in. in diameter.
Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.
Public report of hail estimated up to quarter sized mixed in with dime sized hail.
Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.
Trained spotter report relayed by EM. Spotter had nickel to quarter size hail.
A storm chaser reported quarter sized hail.
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.
The office received a public report of half dollar sized hail.
The office received a couple reports of quarter sized hail in the town of Wayne from both public sou…
The office received a public report of quarter sized hail.
The office received a public report of tennis ball sized hail.
This is the start of a swath of golf ball sized hail reported to the office from the public.
Emergency management sent in a photo of hail in Stanton, NE. Most of the hailstones were around half…
Several reports from the public of quarter sized hail in Norfolk.
Broadcast media relayed report of 2-inch hail.
Public reported 2-inch hail via social media.
Public reported 1.25-inch hail.
Public reported 1-inch hail.
Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.
CoCoRaHS observer reported 1.75-inch hail.
Public reported 1-inch hail.
Public reported multiple vehicles damaged by 1.25-inch hail.
Several reports received from the public, one was for hail up to quarter size. Several reports withi…
Trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail.
Public reported 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter.
Public reported vis social media 1.5-inch hail in Pierce.
Public reported 1 inch hail.
Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail.
Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail.
Report from MPing for 1.25 inch hail.
Trained spotter reported 1 inch hail.
Public reported 1.3 inch hail.
The public reported quarter size hail.
Spotters reported mostly nickel size hail, but a couple of quarter size hailstones were also reporte…
Golf ball size hail was reported by the Humphrey Police.
People reported a large quantity of haii ranging from penny size to quarter size 1 mile northwest of…
Nickel to quarter size hail 1/2 mile west of Carroll in Wayne County.
Quarter size hail was reported about 4 1/2 miles southwest of Howells.
Penny size hail was reported just south of Howells.
One inch hail stones were wind driven and pounded sidings of homes in Norfolk.
A trained spotter had quarter size hail and 50 to 60 mph winds.
Hail large than half dollars was reported in Madison.
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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