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 2.00". There are 7 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 15, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The May 15, 2026 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,081 square miles and includes an estimated 95,289 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 416 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 41,978 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 236 sq mi | 41,978 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 416 sq mi | 34,805 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 244 sq mi | 15,267 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 114 sq mi | 2,687 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 44 sq mi | 350 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 20 sq mi | 153 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 17 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 32 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 15, 2026 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 41,456 single-family homes, 2,180 townhomes, and 7,404 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 17,445 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,445 | 854 | 3,768 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 15,329 | 823 | 1,882 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7,034 | 490 | 1,708 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,348 | 8 | 45 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 187 | 3 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 89 | 2 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 15, 2026 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Mills County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 251 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 29 cities near Lincoln, NE. Beaver Lake, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 300 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 15, 2026 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 15, 2026 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 55 ZIP codes. ZIP 51561 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 214.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 15, 2026 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 7 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2026 6:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Union | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2026 7:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bruning | NE | Delayed report of 1 hail from social media image. |
May 15, 2026 8:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 W Milford | NE | Hailstone compared to quarter. |
May 15, 2026 8:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 ENE Dorchester | NE | Delayed social media report and photo of quarter sized hail stones. Time estimated based on radar. |
May 15, 2026 10:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Fremont | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2026 10:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Valley | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 15, 2026 10:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | Valley | NE | Delayed social media report. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2026 9:20 PM CT | 2 W Palmyra | NE | Social media report of a section of a wooden fence being taken out. | |
May 15, 2026 10:10 PM CT | Kennard | NE | Delayed social media report of a broken window to an RV. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 15, 2026 10:38 PM CT | 3 E Kennard | NE | Delayed social media reports of 1-2 inch diameter branches downed. Also estimated wind gusts of around 55mph. |
| 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 15, 2026 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 15, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 3, 2026 through Apr 25, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 25, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the May 15, 2026 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 15, 2026 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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