Hail history for Ainsworth, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ainsworth since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ainsworth
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 14, 1980
31 reports on 28 days since 1974 · #127 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Ainsworth
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Ainsworth
The latest hail report in and around Ainsworth is from August 17, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ainsworth logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #127 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ainsworth accounts for 11% of the 284 reports filed in Brown County.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 9% for the median Nebraska town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 14, 1980.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 1977, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ainsworth 0.7
- Brown County 6.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ainsworth 12
- Brown County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ainsworth 10%
- Brown County 8%
- Median Nebraska town on this site 9%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Brown | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1977 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Brown | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 E Ainsworth | Brown | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Ainsworth | Brown | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 23%
- 1–2 in 21 68%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.6 SSW Ainsworth | Brown | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Ainsworth | Brown | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Ainsworth | Brown | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 E Ainsworth | Brown | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Ainsworth | Brown | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Ainsworth | Brown | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ainsworth
Questions about hail in Ainsworth
How often does it hail in Ainsworth, Nebraska?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ainsworth since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #127 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ainsworth?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ainsworth?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 14, 1980. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ainsworth?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ainsworth had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 17, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.