Hail history for Axtell, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Axtell since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Axtell
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 29, 2022
32 reports on 30 days since 1960 · #119 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Axtell
- 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 Axtell
The latest hail report in and around Axtell is from July 6, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Axtell logged 19 reports on 18 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 58% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #119 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Axtell accounts for 18% of the 178 reports filed in Kearney County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 29, 2022 near 0.53 W Axtell.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Axtell 0.9
- Kearney County 4.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Axtell 18
- Kearney County 57
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Axtell 3%
- Kearney County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Axtell | Kearney | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 NNW Axtell | Kearney | $125K | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Axtell | Kearney | $50K | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.5 E Axtell | Kearney | $10K | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kearney | — | 09:05 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 10 31%
- 1–2 in 21 66%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 NNW Axtell | Kearney | $125K | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Axtell | Kearney | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Axtell | Kearney | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Axtell | Kearney | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Axtell | Kearney | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2 ENE Axtell | Kearney | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Axtell | Kearney | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Axtell | Kearney | $50K | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Axtell | Kearney | — | 20:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Axtell | Kearney | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 S Axtell | Kearney | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 SSW Axtell | Kearney | — | 03:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Axtell
Questions about hail in Axtell
How often does it hail in Axtell, Nebraska?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Axtell since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Axtell?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Axtell?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 29, 2022 near 0.53 W Axtell. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Axtell?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Axtell had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2024.
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.