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 7 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the October 3, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lexington, NE Hail Map
The October 3, 2023 hail swath map for Lexington, NE covers approximately 2,745 square miles and includes an estimated 17,156 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,053 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 7,320 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 729 sq mi | 5,582 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,053 sq mi | 7,320 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 508 sq mi | 2,057 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 220 sq mi | 1,336 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 105 sq mi | 392 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 78 sq mi | 278 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 20 sq mi | 65 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 19 sq mi | 74 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 10 sq mi | 34 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 18 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lexington, NE Hail Swath Map
Inside the October 3, 2023 hail swath map area for Lexington, NE, HailGeeks estimates 8,928 single-family homes, 114 townhomes, and 716 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 3,714 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,927 | 45 | 272 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,714 | 41 | 322 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,074 | 13 | 55 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 742 | 7 | 48 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 205 | 4 | 8 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 161 | 4 | 4 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 37 | 0 | 2 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the October 3, 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 October 3, 2023 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Lexington, NE region. Sherman County, NE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 714 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 21 cities near Lexington, NE. Smithfield, NE had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 3 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the October 3, 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 October 3, 2023 Lexington, NE hail map spans 69 ZIP codes. ZIP 68871 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 97.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the October 3, 2023 hail map for Lexington, NE currently list 7 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 3, 2023 3:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 8 SSW Elwood | NE | Hail lasted about 20 mins. Time estimated from radar. |
October 3, 2023 3:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 N Arapahoe | NE | Video on social media of quarter size hail and 50 mph winds north of Arapahoe. |
October 3, 2023 3:58 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 ENE Overton | NE | Delayed Facebook report of ping pong ball to golf ball size hail. Time estimated from radar. |
October 3, 2023 4:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | Funk | NE | Delayed report. Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
October 3, 2023 4:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 N Funk | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 3, 2023 4:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 ESE Macon | NE | Report on social media of quarter size hail east of Macon. Time estimated from Radar. |
October 3, 2023 4:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Rockville | NE | NERain observer commented hail up to quarter size. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 3, 2023 3:58 PM CT | 3 ENE Overton | NE | Delayed report and photos from Facebook of a damaged power pole... couple of overturned pivots... and tree damage in the area. Home suffered siding damage due to wind driven hail. Time estimated from radar. | |
October 3, 2023 4:20 PM CT | 5 N Amherst | NE | Large tree branches downed. Machine shed side was blown out and steel supports were bent. | |
October 3, 2023 4:34 PM CT | 2 WNW Pleasanton | NE | Emergency management reported crop damage in the area... at least one pivot downed... and damage to large trees at a nearby farm. Time estimated from radar. | |
October 3, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 2 ESE Beaver City | NE | Photo and video of a hay barn losing some of its metal roof panels. Report of unknown number of damaged power poles just to the east of this location. Time estimated from radar. | |
October 3, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 5 NW Pleasanton | NE | Report via Facebook of 3 damaged pivots in the area. Time estimated. | |
October 3, 2023 4:38 PM CT | Hollinger | NE | Social media report and photos of some damage in Hollinger... including a small metal shed destroyed. Time estimated from radar and nearby reports. | |
October 3, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 2 E Beaver City | NE | tin roof blown off shed and deposited around 25 yards away. | |
October 3, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 2 WSW Hollinger | NE | Facebook video showing the complete destruction of a metal barn and pole shed. | |
October 3, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 4 E Macon | NE | Photo from Facebook of an unsecured metal shed blown about 40 yards. | |
October 3, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 59 mph | 2 NNE Huntley | NE | Mesonet reports a 59 mph wind gust. |
October 3, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 SSE Wilcox | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 3, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 75 mph | 1 NW Hollinger | NE | Straight line wind damage reported roughly along a path from a few miles east of Beaver City to in and near the Hollinger area. An old wood barn was destroyed and a metal barn structure was damaged. Tree damage was reported in the general area. Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 MPH. |
October 3, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 73 mph | 5 SSW Atlanta | NE | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 3, 2023 4:57 PM CT | 70 mph | Rockville | NE | Estimate from the south side of town. Time estimated from radar. |
October 3, 2023 5:41 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 S Gibbon | NE | Two trained spotters in area estimating wind gusts around 60 MPH. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 3, 2023 3:59 PM CT | UNK | 2 ENE Overton | NE | A short-lived tornado occurred about 3 miles east of Overton. This tornado upset at least two center irrigation pivots... and the associated rear flank downdraft damaged three more pivots. One farmstead reported tree damage. One helpful nugget of information was video from a nearby home showing the condensation funnel as it formed. The tornado likely dissipated in a pasture after a couple minutes. |
October 3, 2023 4:45 PM CT | UNK | 4 E Hazard | NE | Brief touchdown of a weak tornado east of Hazard caused minor damage to a home and tree damage in the area. |
October 3, 2023 4:46 PM CT | UNK | 4 E Hazard | NE | A brief tornado occurred east of Hazard. Damage at a farmstead included damage to gutters and fascia on the west side of the home... and significant damage to a large tree on the property. Leaves and debris were smattered on the east side of the house. Minor tree occurred as the tornado moved east... but the tornado apparently quickly lifted in a nearby field. |
October 3, 2023 4:56 PM CT | UNK | Rockville | NE | A very brief tornado occurred on the south side of Rockville near or along Nebraska State Highway 68. Based upon video... the tornado lasted less than 5 seconds as it caused some minor damage in the area. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the October 3, 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 October 3, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 10, 2023 through Sep 23, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.25" to 3.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 23, 2023.
If none of these related Lexington, 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 Lexington, NE region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Lexington, NE
Not sure whether the October 3, 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.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the October 3, 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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