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 3.00". There are 15 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The May 19, 2025 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,624 square miles and includes an estimated 90,427 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 559 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 31,173 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 354 sq mi | 24,192 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 559 sq mi | 25,588 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 288 sq mi | 31,173 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 149 sq mi | 3,906 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 107 sq mi | 1,622 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 106 sq mi | 1,051 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 27 sq mi | 678 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 8 sq mi | 167 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 8 sq mi | 293 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 14 sq mi | 1,740 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 2 sq mi | 5 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 4 sq mi | 12 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2025 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 35,242 single-family homes, 3,721 townhomes, and 7,877 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 12,576 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,570 | 1,121 | 2,142 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,729 | 1,137 | 2,227 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,576 | 1,323 | 3,065 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,823 | 96 | 158 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 795 | 42 | 88 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 532 | 1 | 22 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 243 | 0 | 26 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 62 | 1 | 20 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 129 | 0 | 28 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 773 | 0 | 101 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 19, 2025 Lincoln, NE hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2025 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Colfax County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.00" with roughly 1,885 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 Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 26 cities near Lincoln, NE. Columbus, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 6,746 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 55 ZIP codes. ZIP 68661 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,863.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2025 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 15 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2025 4:02 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 W Osceola | NE | Spotter reports golf ball sized hail northwest of Stromsburg. |
May 19, 2025 4:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Osceola | NE | Co-op observer reports quarter sized hail. Lasted approximately five minutes. |
May 19, 2025 4:23 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 WSW Bellwood | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Columbus | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:27 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 SE Columbus | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:30 PM CT |
3.00 in | 4 ESE Columbus | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:38 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 W Richland | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:39 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Richland | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 W Richland | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Richland | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 4:56 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SE Richland | NE | Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). |
May 19, 2025 5:04 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 NW Schuyler | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 5:09 PM CT |
2.75 in | Schuyler | NE | Delayed report of estimated baseball-sized hail via picture relayed by emergency management. Time estimated based on radar. |
May 19, 2025 5:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 NW North Bend | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 19, 2025 7:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SSE Lincoln | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2025 4:40 PM CT | 58 mph | 4 WSW Richland | NE | Measured on personal weather station. |
May 19, 2025 6:05 PM CT | 60 mph | 2 ESE Bruno | NE | 50 to 60 mph wind and pea size hail. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2025 5:29 PM CT | UNK | 2 E Rogers | NE | Tornado on video stream. |
May 19, 2025 5:30 PM CT | UNK | 3 E Rogers | NE | Tornado continued on live video stream. |
May 19, 2025 5:38 PM CT | UNK | 1 WNW North Bend | NE | Intermittent tornado reported by trained spotter. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 19, 2025 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 19, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 29, 2025 through May 18, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 18, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the May 19, 2025 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.
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