Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lexington, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2023 event.
View the May 6, 2023 Lexington, 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 Lexington, NE Hail Map
The May 6, 2023 hail swath map for Lexington, NE covers approximately 1,011 square miles and includes an estimated 8,048 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 278 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 2,033 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 166 sq mi | 925 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 278 sq mi | 2,033 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 217 sq mi | 1,326 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 165 sq mi | 1,322 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 73 sq mi | 890 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 60 sq mi | 780 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 32 sq mi | 564 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 sq mi | 85 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 7 sq mi | 115 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 8 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 6, 2023 hail swath map area for Lexington, NE, HailGeeks estimates 3,750 single-family homes, 78 townhomes, and 408 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 923 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 422 | 9 | 51 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 923 | 24 | 117 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 611 | 13 | 73 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 631 | 10 | 55 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 391 | 6 | 64 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 391 | 8 | 24 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 281 | 4 | 18 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 54 | 3 | 4 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 6, 2023 Lexington, NE hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 6, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Lexington, NE region. Kearney County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,758 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 Lexington, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 11 cities near Lexington, NE. Norman, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 1 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 6, 2023 Lexington, 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 Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 6, 2023 Lexington, NE hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 68959 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,386.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2023 hail map for Lexington, NE currently list 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2023 9:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 NNE Holdrege | NE | DELAYED REPORT VIA FACEBOOK WITH PICTURES OF AROUND GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. |
May 6, 2023 6:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bertrand | NE | FEW QUARTER SIZE HAILSTONES BUT MOSTLY DIME SIZE. |
May 6, 2023 7:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | Axtell | NE | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF HAIL RANGING IN SIZE FROM PEAS TO QUARTERS. |
May 6, 2023 7:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 S Minden | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 12:06 AM CT | Loup City | NE | EM SENT PICTURE OF 2 LARGE DOWNED TREES IN LOUP CITY FROM LAST NIGHT. ESTIMATED 70 MPH. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2023 10:54 PM CT | UNK | 4 NW Johnson Lake | NE | APPROXIMATE STARTING POINT OF AN EF1 RATED TORNADO WHICH MOVED SOUTHEAST ACROSS JOHNSON LAKE FROM 1054 PM TO 1100 PM. THE TORNADO ENDED JUST EAST OF THE LAKE. PATH LENGTH WAS 4.95 MILES. MAXIMUM WIDTH WAS 80 YARDS. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDSPEED WAS 95 MPH. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 6, 2023 Lexington, 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 Lexington, NE Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lexington, NE region as the May 6, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Oct 4, 2022 through May 5, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 5, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lexington, NE
Not sure whether the May 6, 2023 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 6, 2023 Lexington, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Lexington, NE region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 6, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lexington, NE region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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