Hail Swath Map Preview
The Omaha, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 24 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Omaha, NE Hail Map
The May 21, 2024 hail swath map for Omaha, NE covers approximately 5,511 square miles and includes an estimated 717,973 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,737 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 193,408 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,176 sq mi | 49,654 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,737 sq mi | 147,186 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,039 sq mi | 193,408 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 807 sq mi | 191,798 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 435 sq mi | 92,955 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 202 sq mi | 31,646 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 91 sq mi | 8,848 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 20 sq mi | 2,416 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 62 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Omaha, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2024 hail swath map area for Omaha, NE, HailGeeks estimates 299,500 single-family homes, 15,620 townhomes, and 103,352 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 1.00-1.25" hail band, with 83,991 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,228 | 807 | 2,465 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 63,926 | 3,160 | 17,534 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 74,048 | 3,498 | 43,037 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 83,991 | 4,891 | 19,730 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 37,055 | 2,125 | 14,869 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13,502 | 908 | 4,005 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,702 | 187 | 1,281 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 1,017 | 43 | 429 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 31 | 1 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Omaha, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2024 storm was mapped across 31 counties in the Omaha, NE region. Pottawattamie County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 30,269 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 Omaha, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 99 cities near Omaha, NE. Council Bluffs, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 20,799 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 2024 Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2024 Omaha, NE hail map spans 172 ZIP codes. ZIP 68446 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,014.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2024 hail map for Omaha, NE currently list 24 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 6:00 AM CT |
1.50 in | 1 W Omaha | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:02 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Omaha | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:06 AM CT |
1.75 in | 3 N Council Bluffs | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:12 AM CT |
1.25 in | 2 N Council Bluffs | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:24 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Omaha | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 12:15 PM CT |
1.25 in | Malmo | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 12:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Colon | NE | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 12:29 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SSW Inglewood | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 12:30 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Fremont | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 12:31 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 W Inglewood | NE | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 21, 2024 12:32 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NNW Fremont | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 12:34 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NW Fremont | NE | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 21, 2024 12:35 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NW Fremont | NE | north of the Fremont airport. delayed report. |
May 21, 2024 12:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | Fremont | NE | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 21, 2024 12:44 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NW Fremont | NE | Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). |
May 21, 2024 1:25 PM CT |
1.25 in | Syracuse | NE | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 21, 2024 1:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | Blencoe | IA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 1:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Ralston | NE | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 1:30 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 NE Otoe | NE | Social Media. |
May 21, 2024 1:34 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SSW Nehawka | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 1:38 PM CT |
2.50 in | 3 SSW Nehawka | NE | Emergency Manager relayed a report from a trained spotter of tennis ball sized hail at 67th and A street. |
May 21, 2024 2:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | Imogene | IA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 2:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NE Emerson | IA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 21, 2024 2:32 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 W Red Oak | IA | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 10:13 PM CT | 70 mph | Clarinda | IA | Delayed report. Estimated 65 to 70 mph gusts. 18 inch diameter maple tree snapped. Tree was not hollow... but may have had past storm damage. |
May 21, 2024 6:07 AM CT | 62 mph | 3 ESE Tekamah | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 6:19 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 WSW Omaha | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 21, 2024 7:19 AM CT | Lewis | IA | Numerous power poles and branches down throughout town. Time estimated. Delayed report. | |
May 21, 2024 1:35 PM CT | La Vista | NE | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
May 21, 2024 1:37 PM CT | 5 E Bennington | NE | Trees reported down. | |
May 21, 2024 12:40 PM CT | 65 mph | 1 NNW Fremont | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2024 12:44 PM CT | UNK | 2 E Ithaca | NE | Diffuse tornado circulation observed west of county road H and 10 observed by UNL Extension employee. Matches well with radar. Damage to grain bin 41.180... -96.479. |
May 21, 2024 2:37 PM CT | UNK | 2 W Red Oak | IA | Tornado on the ground near the Red Oak airport. Reported by the Emergency Manager. |
May 21, 2024 3:00 PM CT | UNK | 3 N Villisca | IA | Live video of a confirmed tornado crossing Highway 34 just east of Highway 71. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 21, 2024 Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Omaha, NE region as the May 21, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 27, 2024 through May 20, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 20, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Omaha, NE
Not sure whether the May 21, 2024 Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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