Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lincoln, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 3 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The May 6, 2024 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 469 square miles and includes an estimated 13,046 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 280 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 8,033 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 280 sq mi | 8,033 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 173 sq mi | 4,887 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 16 sq mi | 126 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 6, 2024 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 6,059 single-family homes, 75 townhomes, and 1,028 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,744 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,744 | 32 | 700 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,247 | 43 | 328 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 68 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 6, 2024 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. York County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 1,833 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Lincoln, NE. York, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,286 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 6, 2024 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 6, 2024 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 28 ZIP codes. ZIP 68467 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,734.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2024 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 3 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2024 8:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Elkhorn | NE | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 6, 2024 8:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Chalco | NE | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 6, 2024 8:35 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 SSE Papillion | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2024 7:15 PM CT | 4 WNW Wymore | NE | Report of outbuilding damage. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 6, 2024 7:20 PM CT | 4 SSE Pickrell | NE | Damage to a residence... downed power lines. | |
May 6, 2024 7:40 PM CT | 2 NW Fremont | NE | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 6, 2024 8:30 PM CT | Millard | NE | 4 inch tree limbs blown down. Time estimated from radar. Delayed report. | |
May 6, 2024 8:37 PM CT | Plattsmouth | NE | Plattsmouth without power. | |
May 6, 2024 8:40 PM CT | Bellevue | NE | Tree snapped and fell on a home. | |
May 6, 2024 8:49 PM CT | 3 E Murray | NE | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 6, 2024 8:13 PM CT | 60 mph | Steinauer | NE | Relayed by Emergency Management. |
May 6, 2024 8:13 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 S South Bend | NE | At 334 and Church Road. |
May 6, 2024 8:30 PM CT | 71 mph | 2 N Humboldt | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2024 8:37 PM CT | 60 mph | 5 S Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2024 8:58 PM CT | 65 mph | 5 WSW Mcclelland | IA | From a personal weather station. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2024 7:07 PM CT | UNK | 4 WNW Wymore | NE | Storm spotters provided video matching up with a short damage path. The EF-0 tornado damaged the hoop building that stores road supplies along highway 77... proceeded northeast where it broke some tree branches and quickly dissipated. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 6, 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 in the Lincoln, NE Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lincoln, NE region as the May 6, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 22, 2024 through May 3, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 3, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the May 6, 2024 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 6, 2024 Lincoln, 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 6, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lincoln, NE region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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