Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lincoln, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 17, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The August 17, 2025 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,883 square miles and includes an estimated 47,431 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 812 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 24,976 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 663 sq mi | 12,530 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 812 sq mi | 24,976 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 293 sq mi | 8,957 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 69 sq mi | 620 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 24 sq mi | 183 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 18 sq mi | 133 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 32 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 17, 2025 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 21,241 single-family homes, 627 townhomes, and 3,506 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 11,360 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,613 | 86 | 666 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,360 | 318 | 1,922 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,786 | 221 | 893 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 315 | 2 | 21 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 85 | 0 | 3 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 17 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Hail from the August 17, 2025 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Platte County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 8,555 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 26 cities near Lincoln, NE. Shelby, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 10 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 17, 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 August 17, 2025 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 51 ZIP codes. ZIP 68601 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,378.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 17, 2025 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2025 3:10 AM CT |
1.75 in | Shelby | NE | Call received from Dispatch at 310 AM and hail was ongoing at the time. |
August 18, 2025 3:11 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Shelby | NE | nickel to quarter size hail. time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2025 3:13 AM CT | 60 mph | 3 NE Shelby | NE | Estimated 55 to 60 MPH wind gusts. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 August 17, 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 August 17, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 23, 2025 through Aug 9, 2025, 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 Aug 9, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the August 17, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 17, 2025 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 August 17, 2025 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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