Hail Swath Map Preview
The Omaha, NE hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 28 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Omaha, NE Hail Map
The May 7, 2023 hail swath map for Omaha, NE covers approximately 2,598 square miles and includes an estimated 57,977 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 825 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 16,093 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 510 sq mi | 8,940 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 825 sq mi | 16,093 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 587 sq mi | 14,858 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 355 sq mi | 8,895 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 160 sq mi | 3,744 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 95 sq mi | 4,538 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 42 sq mi | 480 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 16 sq mi | 354 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 56 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 3 sq mi | 19 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Omaha, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Omaha, NE, HailGeeks estimates 27,948 single-family homes, 637 townhomes, and 3,702 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,629 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,278 | 54 | 405 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,629 | 122 | 972 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 7,323 | 138 | 1,134 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,444 | 179 | 587 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,786 | 30 | 172 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,057 | 107 | 419 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 239 | 5 | 5 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 155 | 2 | 7 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 7, 2023 Omaha, NE hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Omaha, NE Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Omaha, NE region. Mills County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 3,557 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 Omaha, NE Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 49 cities near Omaha, NE. Malvern, IA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 190 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2023 Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2023 Omaha, NE hail map spans 78 ZIP codes. ZIP 51551 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 849.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2023 hail map for Omaha, NE currently list 28 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 1:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 N Manning | IA | DIME-QUARTER SIZED HEAL. |
May 7, 2023 7:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | Syracuse | NE | NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. |
May 7, 2023 7:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 WSW Malvern | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | Glenwood | IA | HAIL MEASURED USING PENNIES NICKELS AND QUARTERS. QUARTER SIZE HAIL MAX. |
May 7, 2023 7:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | Malvern | IA | DELAYED REPORT. |
May 7, 2023 7:40 PM CT |
2.25 in | 2 NNW Malvern | IA | HAIL VARYING IN SIZES FROM 1.75 INCHES TO 2.25 INCHES. |
May 7, 2023 7:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 WNW Dunbar | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:47 PM CT |
2.00 in | Dunbar | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 WSW Malvern | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | Malvern | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:54 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 ESE Glenwood | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 7:59 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 E Union | NE | QUARTER SIZED HAIL. |
May 7, 2023 8:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 ESE Union | NE | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 7, 2023 8:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SE Plattsmouth | NE | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 7, 2023 8:18 PM CT |
2.50 in | 3 SSW Raymond | NE | REPORT OF PING PONG TO TENNIS BALL SIZE HAIL AT HWY 79 AND BLUFF ROAD. |
May 7, 2023 8:20 PM CT |
1.75 in | Plattsmouth | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 8:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | Plattsmouth | NE | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 7, 2023 8:26 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 WSW Sidney | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 8:27 PM CT |
1.75 in | Malvern | IA | REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.). |
May 7, 2023 8:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hamburg | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 8:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Stanton | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 8:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Malcolm | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 8:45 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SSW Imogene | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 9:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 S Stanton | IA | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
May 7, 2023 9:03 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NW Davey | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 9:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | Clarinda | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 9:49 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Walnut | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2023 10:13 PM CT |
1.25 in | Mcclelland | IA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 8:08 PM CT | UNK | 8 NW Hamburg | IA | CORRECTS TIME AND LOCATION OF PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 S NEBRASKA CITY. BRIEF WEAK LOOKING TORNADO KICKING UP A BIT OF DUST. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2023 Omaha, 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 Omaha, NE Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Omaha, NE region as the May 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 4, 2023 through May 6, 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 6, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Omaha, NE
Not sure whether the May 7, 2023 Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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 7, 2023 Omaha, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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