Hail history for Banner County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Banner County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Banner County
- Last hail
- May 29, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 23, 2003
132 reports on 96 days since 1974 · #84 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Banner County
- 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 Banner County
The latest hail report in Banner County is from May 29, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Banner County logged 66 reports on 50 hail days, about 3.3 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #84 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Banner County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on June 23, 2003 near 12 E Harrisburg.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (33) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 1999, with 12 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Banner County 3.3
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Banner County 50
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Banner County 8%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.20 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | 12 E Harrisburg | $10K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | 17 E Harrisburg | $10K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 3.00 inteacup | Harrisburg | — | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7 SE Harrisburg | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 9 E Harrisburg | — | 14:26 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 38 29%
- 1–2 in 83 63%
- 2 in + 11 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.42 NE Harrisburg | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 9.15 NW Harrisburg | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 W Harrisburg | $20K | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Harrisburg | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 SE Harrisburg | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 NNE Harrisburg | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 NW Harrisburg | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 1.20 inquarter | 7.31 WNW Harrisburg | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.19 E Harrisburg | $100K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.63 ESE Harrisburg | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrisburg | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 10.74 SSE Harrisburg | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Banner County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 28 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in Banner County
How often does it hail in Banner County, Nebraska?
132 hail reports have been logged in Banner County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.3 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Banner County?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Banner County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 23, 2003 near 12 E Harrisburg. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Banner County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 29, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Banner County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was May 29, 2026.
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.