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 2.75". There are 26 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 19, 2023 event.
View the April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Lincoln, NE Hail Map
The April 19, 2023 hail swath map for Lincoln, NE covers approximately 1,310 square miles and includes an estimated 46,149 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 412 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 15,679 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 202 sq mi | 7,346 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 412 sq mi | 15,679 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 322 sq mi | 7,995 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 205 sq mi | 5,414 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 91 sq mi | 1,022 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 39 sq mi | 1,489 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 19 sq mi | 1,427 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7 sq mi | 1,605 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 1,023 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 sq mi | 3,139 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 3 sq mi | 10 |
Get a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal and whether the April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE hail event may have reached your area.
Housing Exposure Inside the Lincoln, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 19, 2023 hail swath map area for Lincoln, NE, HailGeeks estimates 21,385 single-family homes, 554 townhomes, and 2,803 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,135 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,289 | 93 | 645 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,135 | 129 | 831 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,650 | 86 | 326 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,609 | 51 | 254 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 545 | 9 | 36 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 647 | 15 | 72 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 548 | 19 | 86 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 855 | 15 | 121 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 486 | 40 | 104 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 1,615 | 97 | 328 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 19, 2023 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 April 19, 2023 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Lincoln, NE region. Fremont County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 451 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. Nebraska City, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 2,178 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 19, 2023 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 April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE hail map spans 53 ZIP codes. ZIP 51648 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 281.
Check your ZIP in seconds to see whether hail activity from the April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE event was mapped near your area.
Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 19, 2023 hail map for Lincoln, NE currently list 26 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 19, 2023 5:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SSE Union | NE | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE SOUTH OF UNION ON HIGHWAY 75. |
April 19, 2023 5:12 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 S Union | NE | REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.). |
April 19, 2023 5:27 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 W Thurman | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 5:28 PM CT |
3.00 in | Thurman | IA | PUBLIC PHOTO OF MEASURED 3 INCH HAIL STONE NEAR THURMAN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY REPORTS. |
April 19, 2023 5:29 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 NNW Thurman | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 5:37 PM CT |
1.25 in | Glenwood | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 5:56 PM CT |
2.50 in | Johnson | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 6:03 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 S Auburn | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 6:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | Thurman | IA | TRAINED STORM SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL. |
April 19, 2023 6:16 PM CT |
1.25 in | Auburn | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 6:16 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 SE Auburn | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 6:23 PM CT |
1.75 in | Auburn | NE | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN AUBURN. ADDITIONALLY... REPORTED 1.57 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION. |
April 19, 2023 6:25 PM CT |
2.00 in | Auburn | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 6:30 PM CT |
2.25 in | Auburn | NE | CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM AUBURN. REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG+ (2.25 IN.). |
April 19, 2023 7:36 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 S Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 7:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 7:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | Nebraska City | NE | TRAINED STORM SPOTTER REPORTED A LOT OF HAIL IN NEBRASKA CITY. THE LARGEST HAILSTONES WERE QUARTER SIZED. ALSO REPORTED A LOT OF PEA TO DIME SIZED HAIL. |
April 19, 2023 7:53 PM CT |
1.75 in | Nebraska City | NE | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL ACROSS THE CITY. |
April 19, 2023 8:04 PM CT |
3.00 in | 1 NE Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 8:05 PM CT |
2.50 in | 1 ENE Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 8:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 ENE Nebraska City | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 8:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WNW Glenwood | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 8:29 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NW Glenwood | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 19, 2023 8:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Glenwood | IA | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
April 19, 2023 9:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | Murray | NE | A FIRE STATION IN MURRAY. |
April 20, 2023 1:04 AM CT |
1.00 in | Lewiston | NE | . |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 19, 2023 8:16 PM CT | UNK | 7 WSW Sidney | IA | LIKELY TORNADO SUPPORTED BY STORM CHASER PHOTOS AT THIS LOCATION. |
April 19, 2023 8:16 PM CT | UNK | 6 SSW Thurman | IA | UPDATED REPORT: MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS AND REPORTS FROM STORM CHASERS AND PUBLIC CONFIRM A BRIEF TORNADO NEAR THIS LOCATION. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. |
April 19, 2023 8:23 PM CT | UNK | 1 S Thurman | IA | UPDATED REPORT: MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS AND ACCOUNTS FROM STORM CHASERS AND PUBLIC CONFIRM A TORNADO IN THIS APPROXIMATE LOCATION THAT LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES. NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED. |
April 19, 2023 8:27 PM CT | UNK | 1 S Thurman | IA | MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHS APPEAR TO CONFIRM TORNADO IN THIS AREA AT 8:27 PM. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 19, 2023 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 April 19, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 16, 2022 through Apr 18, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 18, 2023.
If none of these related Lincoln, NE hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Lincoln, NE region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Lincoln, NE
Not sure whether the April 19, 2023 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 April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Lincoln, NE region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the April 19, 2023 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 19, 2023 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the April 19, 2023 Lincoln, NE hail event.