Hail history for Ayr, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ayr since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ayr
- Last hail
- Oct 3, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 13, 2001
34 reports on 32 days since 1973 · #99 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Ayr
- 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 Ayr
The latest hail report in and around Ayr is from October 3, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on August 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ayr logged 18 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #99 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ayr accounts for 8% of the 403 reports filed in Adams County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 13, 2001 near Ayr.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ayr 0.9
- Adams County 12.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ayr 16
- Adams County 105
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ayr 12%
- Adams 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2001 | 3.00 inteacup | Ayr | Adams | $50K | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1973 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Adams | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.32 NNW Ayr | Adams | $2.0 million | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ayr | Adams | $50K | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 NW Ayr | Adams | — | 16:33 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 6 18%
- 1–2 in 24 71%
- 2 in + 4 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 NW Ayr | Adams | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 NE Ayr | Adams | $1.0 million | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.32 NNW Ayr | Adams | $2.0 million | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Ayr | Adams | — | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ayr | Adams | $15K | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ayr | Adams | $50K | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Ayr | Adams | $50K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Ayr | Adams | — | 23:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Ayr | Adams | — | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Ayr | Adams | $5K | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.53 NW Ayr | Adams | $10K | 01:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 NW Ayr | Adams | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ayr
Questions about hail in Ayr
How often does it hail in Ayr, Nebraska?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ayr since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #99 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ayr?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ayr?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 13, 2001 near Ayr. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ayr?
The most recent report in this data is from October 3, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ayr had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was October 3, 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.