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View the free hail map with reports for Lincoln, NE from April 26, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Extreme storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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The Lincoln, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 25 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 43 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 26, 2024 event.

Region: Lincoln, NE
April 26, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Lincoln, NE on April 26, 2024
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Max Hail
2.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
25
Largest report: 2.75"
Public Wind Reports
3
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
43
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

The April 26, 2024 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 2,277 square miles and includes an estimated 373,821 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 663 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 145,089 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,277 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
373,821
Highest population band: 0.75-1.00"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"497 sq mi29,154
0.50-0.75"663 sq mi71,836
0.75-1.00"528 sq mi145,089
1.00-1.25"289 sq mi59,667
1.25-1.50"150 sq mi28,721
1.50-1.75"96 sq mi26,319
1.75-2.00"36 sq mi12,763
2.00-2.25"3 sq mi42
2.25-2.50"10 sq mi129
2.50-2.75"5 sq mi101

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map

Inside the April 26, 2024 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 148,300 single-family homes, 8,399 townhomes, and 64,617 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 58,064 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
148,300
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Townhomes
8,399
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Multifamily Properties
64,617
Largest band: 0.75-1.00"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"9,6866336,555
0.50-0.75"27,4811,46510,304
0.75-1.00"58,0643,22931,358
1.00-1.25"25,3731,9148,378
1.25-1.50"10,6675533,679
1.50-1.75"11,2924963,259
1.75-2.00"5,5971091,082
2.00-2.25"2400
2.25-2.50"7201
2.50-2.75"4401

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

Hail from the April 26, 2024 storm was mapped across 30 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Lancaster County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 20,666 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 52 cities near Lincoln, NE. Omaha, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 55,818 single-family homes exposed.

OmahaNE
56K homes in the hail path
LincolnNE
16K homes in the hail path
PapillionNE
10K homes in the hail path
Council BluffsIA
8K homes in the hail path
La VistaNE
8K homes in the hail path
Carter LakeIA
2K homes in the hail path
CreteNE
975 homes in the hail path
RichfieldNE
71 homes in the hail path
King LakeNE
24 homes in the hail path
DentonNE
22 homes in the hail path
KennardNE
15 homes in the hail path
DaveyNE
11 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 52 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the April 26, 2024 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 127 ZIP codes. ZIP 68017 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 559.

68017Ceresco, NE
559 homes in the hail path
68462Waverly, NE
301 homes in the hail path
68517Lincoln, NE
295 homes in the hail path
68514Lincoln, NE
56 homes in the hail path
68046Papillion, NE
10K homes in the hail path
68133Papillion, NE
5K homes in the hail path
68333Crete, NE
2K homes in the hail path
68339Denton, NE
635 homes in the hail path
68336Davey, NE
171 homes in the hail path
68404Princeton, NE
65 homes in the hail path
68521Lincoln, NE
8K homes in the hail path
51501Council Bluffs, IA
8K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 127 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the April 26, 2024 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 25 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 43 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
April 26, 2024
1:30 PM CT
1.00 in 6 S Western NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
2:24 PM CT
1.00 in Denton NE

Report of hail ranging from half an inch to an inch in Denton... NE.

April 26, 2024
2:27 PM CT
1.00 in 1 SE Denton NE

ground covered with hail.

April 26, 2024
2:35 PM CT
1.75 in Ulysses NE

Butler County Emergency Manager reported golf ball sized hail in downtown Ulysses.

April 26, 2024
2:41 PM CT
1.50 in 4 NW Lincoln NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
2:48 PM CT
1.75 in 5 NW Lincoln NE

Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

April 26, 2024
2:48 PM CT
1.75 in 5 NNW Lincoln NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
2:49 PM CT
1.25 in 6 SE Malcolm NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
2:54 PM CT
2.50 in 3 E Davey NE

delayed report time estimated by radar.

April 26, 2024
3:02 PM CT
2.75 in 3 ESE Ceresco NE

Corrects previous hail report from 3 ESE Ceresco. Corrects previous hail report from 3 ESE Ceresco for wrong date. Delayed report from 4/26.

April 26, 2024
3:33 PM CT
1.00 in 1 WNW Valley NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:25 PM CT
1.00 in 1 WNW Valley NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:26 PM CT
1.00 in 5 W Washington NE

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

April 26, 2024
4:30 PM CT
1.00 in 2 WSW La Vista NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:40 PM CT
1.00 in 2 SSW Papillion NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:40 PM CT
1.00 in 1 WNW Ralston NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:42 PM CT
1.75 in 3 NE Cedar Creek NE

Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

April 26, 2024
4:43 PM CT
1.75 in 2 W Papillion NE

Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

April 26, 2024
4:45 PM CT
2.00 in Papillion NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

April 26, 2024
4:47 PM CT
1.50 in 1 SW Papillion NE

No National Weather Service description provided.

Showing 25 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 26, 2024 Lincoln, NE storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Lincoln, NE Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lincoln, NE region as the April 26, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 23, 2023 through Apr 25, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 25, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the April 26, 2024 Lincoln, NE hail event.

How big was the hail in Lincoln, NE on April 26, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.50" in the Lincoln, NE area on April 26, 2024.
How accurate is this Lincoln, NE hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the April 26, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Lincoln, NE event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Lincoln, NE hail area?
An estimated 373,821 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,277 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the April 26, 2024 Lincoln, NE event, public storm report tables currently list 25 hail reports, 3 wind reports, and 43 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Lincoln, NE hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Lincoln, NE area — what should I do?
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