Hail history for Arcadia, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arcadia since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arcadia
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 30, 2023
34 reports on 29 days since 1987 · #98 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Arcadia
- 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 Arcadia
The latest hail report in and around Arcadia is from March 30, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arcadia logged 23 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #98 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arcadia accounts for 17% of the 203 reports filed in Valley 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 30, 2023 near 1.7 WSW Arcadia.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arcadia 1.1
- Valley County 6.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arcadia 20
- Valley County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arcadia 6%
- Valley 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.7 WSW Arcadia | Valley | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Arcadia | Valley | $75K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Arcadia | Valley | $35K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arcadia | Valley | $35K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.04 NW Loup City | Sherman | $1.0 million | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 44%
- 1–2 in 17 50%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.7 WSW Arcadia | Valley | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Arcadia | Valley | — | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Arcadia | Valley | $100K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Arcadia | Valley | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Arcadia | Valley | — | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Arcadia | Valley | — | 04:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Arcadia | Valley | — | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Arcadia | Valley | — | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Arcadia | Valley | $35K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Arcadia | Valley | $35K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Arcadia | Valley | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 SW Arcadia | Valley | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arcadia
- Comstock 18 km · 25
- Loup City 21 km · 34
- Westerville 22 km · 18
- Ord 26 km · 49
- Ansley 26 km · 30
- Mason City 27 km · 24
- Litchfield 30 km · 22
- Elyria 30 km · 15
Questions about hail in Arcadia
How often does it hail in Arcadia, Nebraska?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arcadia since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arcadia?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arcadia?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 30, 2023 near 1.7 WSW Arcadia. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arcadia?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arcadia 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 March 30, 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.