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 2.75". There are 13 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 20, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The May 20, 2024 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 3,344 square miles and includes an estimated 682,075 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,437 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 233,663 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 628 sq mi | 79,171 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,437 sq mi | 233,663 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 683 sq mi | 148,185 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 298 sq mi | 117,956 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 118 sq mi | 54,288 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 78 sq mi | 25,009 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 46 sq mi | 19,609 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 32 sq mi | 3,837 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 17 sq mi | 225 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 81 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 3 sq mi | 51 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 20, 2024 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 268,296 single-family homes, 18,838 townhomes, and 115,192 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 86,463 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 28,637 | 2,965 | 11,591 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 86,463 | 6,739 | 47,528 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 60,707 | 3,974 | 23,001 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 53,322 | 2,609 | 15,206 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 19,237 | 1,535 | 13,440 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9,710 | 375 | 2,907 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 8,465 | 505 | 1,319 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,572 | 136 | 195 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 118 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 39 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 26 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 20, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Saunders County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 7,219 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 70 cities near Lincoln, NE. Omaha, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 127,641 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 20, 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 20, 2024 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 129 ZIP codes. ZIP 68070 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 489.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 20, 2024 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 13 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2024 9:28 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Weston | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 20, 2024 9:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Malmo | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 20, 2024 10:26 PM CT |
1.25 in | Valparaiso | NE | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 21, 2024 5:29 AM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SW Bennington | NE | Report from mPING of Half Dollar sized hail. |
May 21, 2024 5:30 AM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SW Bennington | NE | Report from mPING of golfball sized hail 3 miles south-southwest of Bennington. |
May 21, 2024 5:30 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Elkhorn | NE | Report from mPING of quarter sized hail 4 miles northeast of Elkhorn. |
May 21, 2024 5:33 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Bennington | NE | Report from mPING of quarter sized hail on the northwest side of Bennington. |
May 21, 2024 5:33 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Bennington | NE | Report from mPING of quarter sized hail south of Bennington. |
May 21, 2024 5:36 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Bennington | NE | Report from mPING of quarter sized hail southeast of Bennington. |
May 21, 2024 5:36 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WNW Boys Town | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 5:37 AM CT |
1.50 in | Bennington | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 5:40 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SE Elkhorn | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 5:42 AM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SSW Bennington | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 5:06 AM CT | 4 W Bellwood | NE | Several center pivots overturned and multiple power poles snapped from the intersection of U.S. 81 and state highway 64 east to Bellwood. Report time based on radar. | |
May 21, 2024 5:14 AM CT | 1 ENE Richland | NE | Numerous outbuildings have roofs off including a machine shed and 2 hog units. Numerous overturned pivots. Time based on radar. | |
May 21, 2024 5:25 AM CT | 3 SE Brainard | NE | several tree tops snapped. Also 4.50 rainfall. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 21, 2024 5:33 AM CT | 5 N Valparaiso | NE | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report to fix the time Delayed report: Roof taken off shed. Several large trees blown over. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 21, 2024 5:45 AM CT | 1 SSW Inglewood | NE | Numerous large trees down across Valley View Estates and Valley View Golf Course. Delayed report. | |
May 21, 2024 5:51 AM CT | 5 N Valparaiso | NE | Delayed report: Roof taken off shed. Several large trees blown over. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 20, 2024 11:15 PM CT | 69 mph | 4 NE Bennington | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 4:54 AM CT | 74 mph | 4 ESE Osceola | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 4:56 AM CT | 66 mph | 3 WSW Fairmont | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 5:05 AM CT | 90 mph | 2 NE Columbus | NE | Multiple power poles snapped off on the northeast side of Columbus. Tree damage around Columbus as well. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 20, 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 20, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 30, 2024 through May 19, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 19, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
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