Hail history for Arnold, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arnold since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arnold
- Last hail
- Sep 9, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 14, 1985
38 reports on 30 days since 1963 · #78 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Arnold
- 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 Arnold
The latest hail report in and around Arnold is from September 9, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on September 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arnold logged 21 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #78 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arnold accounts for 5% of the 834 reports filed in Custer County.
16% 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 July 14, 1985.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (18). The busiest year was 2008, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arnold 1.1
- Custer County 22.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arnold 14
- Custer County 170
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arnold 16%
- Custer County 10%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1985 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Custer | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Custer | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Custer | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 SW Arnold | Custer | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE Arnold | Custer | $10K | 14:57 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 12 32%
- 1–2 in 20 53%
- 2 in + 6 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE Arnold | Custer | $10K | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Arnold | Custer | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 N Arnold | Custer | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.73 NE Arnold | Custer | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.17 SSW Arnold | Custer | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 SW Arnold | Custer | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NNW Arnold | Custer | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Arnold | Custer | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.18 ESE Arnold | Custer | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.68 WSW Arnold | Custer | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 S Arnold | Custer | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SE Arnold | Custer | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arnold
Questions about hail in Arnold
How often does it hail in Arnold, Nebraska?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arnold since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arnold?
Most reports come in June, April, July. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arnold?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 14, 1985. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arnold?
The most recent report in this data is from September 9, 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 Arnold 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 September 9, 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.