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View the free hail map with reports for Lincoln, NE from December 15, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Light
Storm Impact
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Event Status
Dec 15, 2021
Event Date
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The Lincoln, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 80 public wind reports, and 21 nearby tornado reports listed for the December 15, 2021 event.

Region: Lincoln, NE
December 15, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Lincoln, NE on December 15, 2021
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Max Hail
0.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
2
Largest report: 1.25"
Public Wind Reports
80
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
21
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

The December 15, 2021 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,253 square miles and includes an estimated 175,243 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 876 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 118,795 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,253 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
175,243
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"876 sq mi118,795
0.50-0.75"368 sq mi56,297
0.75-1.00"8 sq mi151

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map

Inside the December 15, 2021 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 70,652 single-family homes, 4,068 townhomes, and 19,546 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 48,640 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
70,652
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
4,068
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
19,546
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"48,6402,85912,880
0.50-0.75"21,9171,2076,666
0.75-1.00"9520

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

Hail from the December 15, 2021 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Cass County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 6,354 single-family homes inside the swath.

Cass CountyNE
6K homes in the hail path
Otoe CountyNE
757 homes in the hail path
Douglas CountyNE
20K homes in the hail path
Sarpy CountyNE
19K homes in the hail path
Lancaster CountyNE
1K homes in the hail path
Mills CountyIA
959 homes in the hail path
Platte CountyNE
899 homes in the hail path
Polk CountyNE
728 homes in the hail path
Washington CountyNE
688 homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Lincoln, NE. Omaha, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 18,466 single-family homes exposed.

OmahaNE
18K homes in the hail path
BellevueNE
11K homes in the hail path
PapillionNE
6K homes in the hail path
LincolnNE
4K homes in the hail path
PlattsmouthNE
2K homes in the hail path
GlenwoodIA
354 homes in the hail path
BenningtonNE
272 homes in the hail path
LouisvilleNE
245 homes in the hail path
StromsburgNE
163 homes in the hail path
Cedar CreekNE
77 homes in the hail path
Weeping WaterNE
69 homes in the hail path
OsceolaNE
40 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 23 cities

City cards show where the December 15, 2021 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

ZIP Codes Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the December 15, 2021 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 68409 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 375.

68409Murray, NE
375 homes in the hail path
68455Union, NE
357 homes in the hail path
68413Nehawka, NE
165 homes in the hail path
68046Papillion, NE
7K homes in the hail path
68107Omaha, NE
6K homes in the hail path
68116Omaha, NE
6K homes in the hail path
68123Bellevue, NE
6K homes in the hail path
68005Bellevue, NE
3K homes in the hail path
68007Bennington, NE
3K homes in the hail path
68048Plattsmouth, NE
3K homes in the hail path
68164Omaha, NE
3K homes in the hail path
68133Papillion, NE
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 58 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the December 15, 2021 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 2 public hail reports, 80 public wind reports, and 21 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
December 15, 2021
3:04 PM CT
 1.25 in Columbus NE

No National Weather Service description provided.
December 15, 2021
3:05 PM CT
 1.25 in Columbus NE

No National Weather Service description provided.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the December 15, 2021 Lincoln, NE storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Lincoln, NE Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lincoln, NE region as the December 15, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 30, 2021 through Dec 3, 2021, 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 Dec 3, 2021.

Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Aug 30, 2021
Aug 30, 2021
1.50″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Lincoln, NE
28K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Aug 31, 2021
Aug 31, 2021
1.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Lincoln, NE
1K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Lincoln, NE
1K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Sep 29, 2021
Sep 29, 2021
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Lincoln, NE
107 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
1.00″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Lincoln, NE
1K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Lincoln, NE on Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
1.00″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Lincoln, NE
237 HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the December 15, 2021 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the December 15, 2021 Lincoln, NE hail event.

How big was the hail in Lincoln, NE on December 15, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 0.75" in the Lincoln, NE area on December 15, 2021.
How accurate is this Lincoln, NE hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the December 15, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Lincoln, NE event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Lincoln, NE hail area?
An estimated 175,243 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,253 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the December 15, 2021 Lincoln, NE event, public storm report tables currently list 2 hail reports, 80 wind reports, and 21 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Lincoln, NE hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Lincoln, NE area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the December 15, 2021 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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