Hail history for Amherst, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Amherst since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Amherst
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Jun 12, 2002
17 reports on 16 days since 1973 · #320 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Amherst
- 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 Amherst
The latest hail report in and around Amherst is from June 16, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Amherst logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #320 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Amherst accounts for 4% of the 385 reports filed in Buffalo County.
6% 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 5.00 in (softball) on June 12, 2002 near Amherst.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Amherst 0.5
- Buffalo County 11.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Amherst 8
- Buffalo County 114
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Amherst 6%
- Buffalo County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2002 | 5.00 insoftball | Amherst | Buffalo | $10.0 million | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SSW Amherst | Buffalo | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Amherst | Buffalo | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Amherst | Buffalo | $20K | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Buffalo | — | 17:15 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Amherst | Buffalo | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 WSW Amherst | Buffalo | — | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SSW Amherst | Buffalo | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 ESE Amherst | Buffalo | $200K | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SE Amherst | Buffalo | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Amherst | Buffalo | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Amherst | Buffalo | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Amherst | Buffalo | — | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Amherst | Buffalo | $25K | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 5.00 insoftball | Amherst | Buffalo | $10.0 million | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Amherst | Buffalo | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Amherst | Buffalo | — | 23:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Amherst
Questions about hail in Amherst
How often does it hail in Amherst, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Amherst since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #320 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Amherst?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Amherst?
5.00 in (softball size) on June 12, 2002 near Amherst. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Amherst?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Amherst had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 16, 2023.
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.