Hail history for Arlington, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arlington
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2025
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 17, 2025
11 reports on 10 days since 1982 · #426 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Arlington
- 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 Arlington
The latest hail report in and around Arlington is from April 17, 2025, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arlington logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 25% of the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #426 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arlington accounts for 7% of the 163 reports filed in Washington County.
27% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 17, 2025 near 1.04 E Arlington.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arlington 0.1
- Washington County 4.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arlington 3
- Washington County 51
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arlington 27%
- Washington County 15%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.04 E Arlington | Washington | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Arlington | Washington | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Arlington | Washington | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Arlington | Washington | 06:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Arlington | Washington | 20:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 9%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 3 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.04 E Arlington | Washington | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Arlington | Washington | 06:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Arlington | Washington | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | Arlington | Washington | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 E Arlington | Washington | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Arlington | Washington | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Arlington | Washington | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Arlington | Washington | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 1986 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Washington | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1982 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Washington | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1982 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Washington | 03:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arlington
- Fremont 11 km · 113
- Nickerson 13 km · 11
- Valley 15 km · 53
- Bennington 19 km · 18
- Waterloo 20 km · 28
- Blair 21 km · 53
- Winslow 21 km · 12
- Cedar Bluffs 22 km · 18
Questions about hail in Arlington
How often does it hail in Arlington, Nebraska?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #426 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arlington?
Most reports come in July, April, May. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arlington?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 17, 2025 near 1.04 E Arlington. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arlington?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2025 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arlington 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 April 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.