Storm event · Holt County, Nebraska
Hail damage in Butte, NE on Sep 1, 2026
On Sep 1, 2026, NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Butte, NE — at or above the ~1" threshold where hail commonly damages asphalt roofs. Butte has 5 recorded hail events since 2022 (severity score 45/100). If your roof was under this storm, it may have hail exposure worth documenting.
The Sep 1, 2026 hail event
| Date | Max hail size | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2.5" | Butte, NE |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (max reported hail near Butte on Sep 1, 2026).
What this means for your insurance claim
Before you call your insurer, pull your free report — it documents this exact NOAA-recorded event (Sep 1, 2026, up to 2.5") for your address, which is the evidence adjusters look for. A confirmed 1"+ hail event on your roof, paired with an inspection, is what turns a claim into an approval.
Common questions
Did it hail in Butte, NE on Sep 1, 2026?
Yes — NOAA recorded hail up to 2.5" near Butte on Sep 1, 2026. It's one of 5 hail events logged in the area since 2022.
How big was the hail?
The largest hailstones reported near Butte on Sep 1, 2026 measured 2.5". Hail around 1" or larger can bruise or crack asphalt shingles; at 2.5" it frequently causes functional damage that supports an insurance claim.
Can I still file a claim for the Sep 1, 2026 storm?
Often yes. Most Nebraska policies allow hail claims for a window after the storm (commonly up to a year), subject to your policy. A claim is far stronger when you document the exact date (Sep 1, 2026) and hail size (2.5") — which a free RoofWorks report pulls for your address.
Does home insurance cover hail roof damage in Nebraska?
Most Nebraska homeowner policies cover sudden hail damage, subject to your wind/hail deductible. The Sep 1, 2026 event on record is exactly the kind of documented storm adjusters look for.
See the full hail history for Butte, NE. RoofWorks reports show hail exposure from the storm record; only an inspection confirms roof damage.