Hail history for Atlanta, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Atlanta
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2016
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 14, 2014
17 reports on 14 days since 1959 · #321 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Atlanta
- 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 Atlanta
The latest hail report in and around Atlanta is from July 6, 2016, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Atlanta logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 42% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #321 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Atlanta accounts for 8% of the 226 reports filed in Phelps County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 14, 2014 near 9.73 NE Oxford.
The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Atlanta 0.3
- Phelps County 5.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Atlanta 6
- Phelps County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Atlanta 0%
- Phelps 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9.73 NE Oxford | Harlan | $75K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 WSW Atlanta | Phelps | $75K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atlanta | Phelps | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atlanta | Phelps | $4K | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Phelps | — | 19:03 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 3 18%
- 1–2 in 14 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Atlanta | Phelps | — | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Atlanta | Phelps | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9.73 NE Oxford | Harlan | $75K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 WSW Atlanta | Phelps | $75K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Atlanta | Phelps | — | 22:16 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Atlanta | Phelps | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Atlanta | Phelps | — | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Atlanta | Phelps | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NE Elwood | Gosper | $25K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Atlanta | Phelps | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Atlanta | Phelps | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Atlanta | Phelps | $2K | 10:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Atlanta
Questions about hail in Atlanta
How often does it hail in Atlanta, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #321 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Atlanta?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Atlanta?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 14, 2014 near 9.73 NE Oxford. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Atlanta?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2016 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Atlanta had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Atlanta since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 6, 2016.
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.