Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lincoln, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 9 public hail reports, 21 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 12, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The May 12, 2022 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,910 square miles and includes an estimated 123,947 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 606 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.00-1.25" hail band with 33,917 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 510 sq mi | 15,461 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 606 sq mi | 29,521 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 339 sq mi | 20,030 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 224 sq mi | 33,917 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 112 sq mi | 23,826 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 58 sq mi | 598 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 29 sq mi | 270 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 19 sq mi | 179 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 12 sq mi | 133 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 12 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 12, 2022 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 41,817 single-family homes, 3,304 townhomes, and 23,297 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,079 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,855 | 300 | 1,193 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,079 | 778 | 5,585 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,977 | 393 | 4,279 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,386 | 1,293 | 8,403 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7,927 | 536 | 3,740 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 299 | 2 | 60 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 132 | 1 | 24 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 90 | 1 | 7 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 66 | 0 | 6 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 12, 2022 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 12, 2022 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Saline County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,688 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 31 cities near Lincoln, NE. De Witt, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 15 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 12, 2022 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 12, 2022 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 93 ZIP codes. ZIP 68341 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 494.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 12, 2022 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 9 public hail reports, 21 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2022 6:55 PM CT |
1.25 in | Plymouth | NE | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
May 12, 2022 7:07 PM CT |
2.50 in | De Witt | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:14 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SSE Clatonia | NE | DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. |
May 12, 2022 7:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Hallam | NE | ALSO FLIPPED A IRRIGATION PIVOT. |
May 12, 2022 7:19 PM CT |
1.75 in | Hallam | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | Cedar Bluffs | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Lincoln | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:42 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 ENE Davey | NE | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
May 12, 2022 7:49 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNE Lincoln | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2022 5:40 PM CT | 3 WNW Rising City | NE | SEVERAL STRUCTURES AT A DAIRY CALF CONFINEMENT FACILITY BLOWN TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE PROPERTY. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR. | |
May 12, 2022 5:43 PM CT | 3 NNW Rising City | NE | SEVERAL CENTER PIVOTS OVERTURNED. REPORT TIME BASED ON RADAR. | |
May 12, 2022 6:04 PM CT | 3 SE Richland | NE | 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF. | |
May 12, 2022 7:33 PM CT | 1 SSE Roca | NE | DELAYED REPORT: ROOF OFF 3 WALLED SHED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 12, 2022 4:46 PM CT | 61 mph | 2 NNE Benedict | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 5:10 PM CT | 65 mph | 2 ENE Lushton | NE | DAVIS WEATHERLINK. |
May 12, 2022 5:20 PM CT | 80 mph | 3 S York | NE | WIND GUSTS ESTIMATED TO BE 75 TO 80 MPH AT THE INTERSTATE 80 AND HWY 81 EXIT SOUTH OF YORK. |
May 12, 2022 5:25 PM CT | 80 mph | York | NE | SEVERAL BRANCHES DOWN. A FEW HAILSTONES UP TO NICKEL SIZE. |
May 12, 2022 5:30 PM CT | 61 mph | 2 NNE Benedict | NE | CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 NNE BENEDICT. |
May 12, 2022 5:30 PM CT | 62 mph | 1 NNW Gresham | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 5:33 PM CT | 62 mph | 3 SSE Osceola | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 5:38 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 WNW York | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 5:40 PM CT | 78 mph | 3 NE Shelby | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 6:31 PM CT | 59 mph | Ames | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 6:35 PM CT | 59 mph | Wahoo | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 6:35 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 NE Wahoo | NE | AWOS STATION KAHQ WAHOO. |
May 12, 2022 6:40 PM CT | 68 mph | 1 WNW Valley | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 6:45 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 NW Geneva | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:30 PM CT | 63 mph | 2 WNW Firth | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 7:58 PM CT | 58 mph | 1 E Ashland | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 12, 2022 9:39 PM CT | 58 mph | 4 WNW Lincoln | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| 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 12, 2022 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 12, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 29, 2022 through Apr 29, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 29, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the May 12, 2022 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 May 12, 2022 Lincoln, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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