Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lexington, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 14 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 3, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lexington, NE Hail Map
The May 3, 2024 hail swath map for Lexington, NE covers approximately 3,129 square miles and includes an estimated 21,698 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 897 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 4,606 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 540 sq mi | 3,772 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 897 sq mi | 4,606 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 575 sq mi | 2,865 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 423 sq mi | 3,861 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 323 sq mi | 2,526 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 255 sq mi | 1,557 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 78 sq mi | 2,248 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 32 sq mi | 202 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 7 sq mi | 61 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 3, 2024 hail swath map area for Lexington, NE, HailGeeks estimates 10,802 single-family homes, 165 townhomes, and 1,268 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 2,330 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,952 | 35 | 300 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,330 | 23 | 182 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,417 | 26 | 108 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,799 | 47 | 219 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,178 | 20 | 156 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 739 | 10 | 90 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 1,260 | 3 | 205 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 98 | 1 | 7 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 29 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 3, 2024 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Lexington, NE region. Phelps County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 3,042 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 24 cities near Lexington, NE. Holdrege, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,181 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE hail map spans 54 ZIP codes. ZIP 68927 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 416.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 3, 2024 hail map for Lexington, NE currently list 14 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2024 9:10 AM CT |
2.00 in | Holdrege | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 8:05 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 S Eustis | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 8:13 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 S Eustis | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 8:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | Elwood | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 8:34 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 NE Smithfield | NE | Report on social media of 2 inch hail near Smithfield. Time estimated from radar. |
May 3, 2024 8:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NW Bertrand | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 8:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | Loomis | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 9:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Holdrege | NE | Pea to quarter sized hail. |
May 3, 2024 9:10 PM CT |
2.00 in | Holdrege | NE | Corrects previous hail report from Holdrege. |
May 3, 2024 9:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NNE Holdrege | NE | Report on social media of golf ball size hail in Holdrege. |
May 3, 2024 9:10 PM CT |
1.25 in | Holdrege | NE | Report on social media of half dollar sized hail in Holdrege. |
May 3, 2024 9:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | Holdrege | NE | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 3, 2024 9:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Axtell | NE | Moved through between 935 through 940. |
May 3, 2024 10:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Upland | NE | Report on social media of quarter sized hail near the Hwy 10 and 4 Junction. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2024 8:56 PM CT | Atlanta | NE | House damaged from possible Tornado 1 west of Atlanta on Facebook. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 3, 2024 6:43 PM CT | 61 mph | 5 E North Platte | NE | ASOS station KLBF North Platte Airport. |
May 3, 2024 6:50 PM CT | 63 mph | 4 E North Platte | NE | RSOIS measurement. |
May 3, 2024 7:49 PM CT | 71 mph | 1 E Mccook | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 7:58 PM CT | 62 mph | 5 N Cambridge | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 7:59 PM CT | 67 mph | 9 SSE Stockville | NE | personal weather station. |
May 3, 2024 9:15 PM CT | 67 mph | 5 NNW Holdrege | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 9:29 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 ESE Overton | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 58 mph | 7 N Loomis | NE | Corrects previous flood report from 7 N Loomis. |
May 3, 2024 9:45 PM CT | 60 mph | 8 S Elm Creek | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 9:55 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 E Odessa | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 9:59 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 E Riverdale | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 10:00 PM CT | 62 mph | 5 SSE Odessa | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 10:14 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 NNE Kearney | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 10:19 PM CT | 68 mph | 4 N Kearney | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 3, 2024 10:58 PM CT | 63 mph | 2 NNE Norman | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2024 8:53 PM CT | UNK | 2 W Atlanta | NE | Tornado damage confirmed 2W of Atlanta. Time estimated from radar. Damage survey is still ongoing. |
May 3, 2024 9:13 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Ragan | NE | Tornado damage confirmed north of Ragan. Time estimated from radar. Survey still ongoing. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Lexington, NE Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lexington, NE region as the May 3, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 12, 2023 through Apr 27, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 27, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lexington, NE
Not sure whether the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Lexington, NE region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 3, 2024 Lexington, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 3, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lexington, NE region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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