Hail history for Alexandria, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexandria
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2017
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 17, 1982
16 reports on 13 days since 1976 · #343 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Alexandria
- 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 Alexandria
The latest hail report in and around Alexandria is from June 16, 2017, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexandria logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #343 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexandria accounts for 6% of the 286 reports filed in Thayer County.
19% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 17, 1982.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexandria 0.5
- Thayer County 7.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexandria 8
- Thayer County 80
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexandria 19%
- Thayer County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1982 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Thayer | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Thayer | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1976 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Thayer | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.35 NW Powell | Jefferson | 21:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Alexandria | Thayer | 14:15 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 4 25%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.35 NW Powell | Jefferson | — | 21:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Alexandria | Thayer | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.18 WNW Powell | Jefferson | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | Thayer | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Alexandria | Thayer | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Alexandria | Thayer | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Alexandria | Thayer | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.22 WSW Alexandria | Thayer | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Alexandria | Thayer | $10K | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | Thayer | $10K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Alexandria | Thayer | $10K | 20:54 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Alexandria | Thayer | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexandria
Questions about hail in Alexandria
How often does it hail in Alexandria, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #343 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexandria?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexandria?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 17, 1982. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexandria?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2017 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexandria had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexandria since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 16, 2017.
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.