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 3.25". There are 9 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 21, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lexington, NE Hail Map
The September 21, 2023 hail swath map for Lexington, NE covers approximately 2,112 square miles and includes an estimated 22,828 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 744 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 6,613 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 578 sq mi | 6,427 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 744 sq mi | 6,613 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 362 sq mi | 4,384 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 183 sq mi | 1,937 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 108 sq mi | 765 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 85 sq mi | 2,130 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 30 sq mi | 324 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 6 sq mi | 68 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 34 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 19 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 6 sq mi | 97 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 2 sq mi | 30 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 21, 2023 hail swath map area for Lexington, NE, HailGeeks estimates 11,423 single-family homes, 217 townhomes, and 1,577 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,119 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,119 | 104 | 547 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,032 | 61 | 357 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,240 | 17 | 222 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,017 | 19 | 153 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 431 | 8 | 28 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,258 | 6 | 247 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 174 | 1 | 23 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 21, 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 September 21, 2023 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Lexington, NE region. Dawson County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 5,016 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 16 cities near Lexington, NE. McCook, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,378 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 21, 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 September 21, 2023 Lexington, NE hail map spans 46 ZIP codes. ZIP 68850 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,530.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 21, 2023 hail map for Lexington, NE currently list 9 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2023 4:23 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 N Johnson Lake | NE | Report with photo from Facebook. Location was between Johnson Lake and Interstate 80. Time estimated from radar. |
September 21, 2023 4:27 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 NE Stockville | NE | Delayed report from social media. Time estimated by radar. |
September 21, 2023 4:48 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NE Wilcox | NE | Social media report of golf ball size hail 6 miles south of Axtell. |
September 21, 2023 4:50 PM CT |
4.00 in | 4 N Johnson Lake | NE | Public report relayed via a storm chaser of possible softball size hail south of the Darr Interchange on Interstate 80. Photos accompanying the report showed damage to the windows of a vehicle. Time is estimated based on radar. |
September 21, 2023 4:50 PM CT |
2.00 in | 6 ESE Cozad | NE | Hail to the size of green walnut. Time estimated from radar. |
September 21, 2023 4:54 PM CT |
2.75 in | 6 SE Cozad | NE | Tennis ball to baseball size hail reported on Darr Road near Lauby Cattle. Time estimated from radar. |
September 21, 2023 5:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SW Mccook | NE | Hail on the ground ranged from nickel to half dollar sized. |
September 21, 2023 5:55 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 W Mccook | NE | Delayed report received of hail up to 2 inches in diameter at location. Time is radar estimated. |
September 21, 2023 6:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 8 SE Mccook | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 21, 2023 7:00 PM CT | 63 mph | 7 NNW Danbury | NE | Gust recorded 8SSW of Indianola... NE. Unable to find specific site ID. |
September 21, 2023 10:03 PM CT | 59 mph | 4 WSW Minden | NE | Davis Station. |
| 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 September 21, 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 September 21, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 5, 2023 through Sep 9, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 9, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lexington, NE
Not sure whether the September 21, 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 September 21, 2023 Lexington, NE event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 21, 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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