Papillion Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Papillion, NE

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 276 hail storms within 25 miles of Papillion, NE. Of those, 268 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2025 was the most active year on record locally, with 73 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Papillion Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Catastrophic	7 events	Baseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive	31 events	Egg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe	53 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	177 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	7 events	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor	1 event	Pea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Papillion Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026	72 events
2025	73 events
2024	38 events
2023	61 events
2022	32 events

2025 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Papillion, with 73 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Papillion typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Papillion Hail Storms

July 4, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 2 NNE Gretna. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Papillion-area properties.
July 4, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Gretna. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Papillion-area properties.
July 4, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 2 ENE Gretna. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Papillion-area properties.
June 13, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 3 N Boys Town. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Papillion-area properties.
June 13, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near BOYS TOWN. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Papillion-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Papillion

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2026-07-04	2 NNE Gretna, NE	Significant	1.00"	Hail ranging in size from peas to quarters. Time estimated based on radar.
2026-07-04	Gretna, NE	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-07-04	2 ENE Gretna, NE	Significant	1.00"	Social media report with a photo of quarter sized hail. Time estimated based on radar.
2026-06-13	3 N Boys Town, NE	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-06-13	BOYS TOWN, NE	Significant	1.00"	Broadcast media report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
2026-06-13	1 NW Elkhorn, NE	Significant	1.00"	Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-13	2 SE Elkhorn, NE	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-06-13	ELKHORN, NE	Significant	1.00"	Public report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter. Report received via mPING.
2026-06-13	ELKHORN, NE	Significant	1.00"	Public report of hail estimated up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
2026-06-13	3 SSE Council Bluffs, IA	Significant	1.00"	Picture of 1 inch hail via Facebook.
2026-06-13	LAKE MANAWA, IA	Significant	1.00"	Public report of hail estimated up to 1.00 inch in diameter. Reported received via social media.
2026-06-13	(OFF)OFFUTT AFB, NE	Significant	1.00"	Public report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
2026-06-13	1 ENE Bellevue, NE	Significant	1.00"	Quarter-size hail and strong winds. Small limbs down.
2026-06-13	BELLEVUE, NE	Significant	1.00"	Public report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter along with strong winds and small tree limbs down.
2026-06-13	Bellevue, NE	Significant	1.00"	—
2026-06-06	2 NW Union, NE	Destructive	2.00"	Report of large hail between Union and Murray, NE using a tape measure. Time is estimated from radar. Location is approximate.
2026-06-06	2 NNW Pacific Junction, IA	Significant	1.00"	Report of quarter size hail near Glenwood exit.
2026-06-06	2 WNW Plattsmouth, NE	Severe	1.75"	—
2026-06-06	2 SW Bellevue, NE	Moderate	0.75"	Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-05	NEHAWKA, NE	Destructive	2.00"	Public report of large hail between Union and Murray, NE using a tape measure. Time is estimated from radar. Location is approximate.

Wind Storm History — Papillion Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 244 high-wind events within 25 miles of Papillion, NE in the past five years. Of those, 244 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 110 mph.

Severity	Count
Destructive	6 events
Severe	118 events
Significant	120 events

Recent Wind Events Near Papillion

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-09-15	1 WNW Valley, NE	58	Significant	58 mph measured with 35-40 mph sustained winds underneath a likely microburst.
2026-09-15	5 W Treynor, IA	58	Significant	Personal weather station.
2026-09-15	4 SW Mcclelland, IA	74	Severe	Measured gust from a public mesonet station.
2026-09-15	4 SE Fort Calhoun, NE	60	Significant	Wind gust measured from a public mesonet station.
2026-09-14	4 N Memphis, NE	57	Significant	—
2026-06-13	VALLEY, NE	58	Significant	Official NWS Observation of a measured 58 mph wind gust.
2026-06-13	ELKHORN, NE	60	Significant	Personal weather station measured wind gust of 60 mph.
2026-06-13	1 NW Valley, NE	58	Significant	—
2026-06-13	BOYS TOWN, NE	60	Significant	Public report of an awning damaged at a gas station at 156th and Maple via Facebook. Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
2026-06-13	2 SE Elkhorn, NE	60	Significant	—
2026-06-13	2 NW Valley, NE	70	Severe	—
2026-06-13	1 NW Valley, NE	58	Significant	Corrects time from previous tstm wnd gst report from 1 NW Valley.
2026-06-13	1 NW Elkhorn, NE	60	Significant	Gusts 55-60 mph with dime-size hail.
2026-06-13	VALLEY, NE	70	Severe	Amateur radio report of thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 mph.
2026-06-13	ELKHORN, NE	60	Significant	NWS Employee estimated wind gusts of 55-60 mph with dime-size hail.
2026-06-11	MURDOCK, NE	66	Severe	Mesonet measured wind gust of 66 mph.
2026-06-11	0.3 ENE Murdock, NE	66	Severe	—
2026-06-11	ALVO, NE	77	Severe	Mesonet measured wind gust of 77 mph.
2026-06-11	3.9 SW Murdock, NE	77	Severe	—
2026-06-11	UNION, NE	81	Severe	Delayed emergency management report of trees down. Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. Time estimated with radar.

Frequently Asked Questions About Papillion Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Papillion, NE?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Papillion was on July 4, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Papillion?

Papillion averages roughly 55 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 268 of the 276 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Papillion?

The largest documented hail near Papillion in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Papillion-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in NE?

Most homeowners insurance policies in NE cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Papillion address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Papillion. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Papillion

If your property in or near Papillion took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Papillion's Location Matters for Hail

Papillion sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.