Hail history for Bartlett, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bartlett since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bartlett
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 14, 1980
21 reports on 16 days since 1958 · #252 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Bartlett
- 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 Bartlett
The latest hail report in and around Bartlett is from July 21, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bartlett logged 7 reports on 5 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 #252 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bartlett accounts for 14% of the 147 reports filed in Wheeler County.
14% 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 14, 1980.
The busiest year was 1980, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bartlett 0.3
- Wheeler County 3.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bartlett 5
- Wheeler County 44
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bartlett 14%
- Wheeler County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1980 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wheeler | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1958 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wheeler | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1958 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Wheeler | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bartlett | Wheeler | $50K | 19:20 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 29%
- 1–2 in 12 57%
- 2 in + 3 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bartlett | Wheeler | $50K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bartlett | Wheeler | $1K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bartlett
- Spalding 27 km · 20
- Greeley Center 37 km · 31
- Chambers 39 km · 26
- Petersburg 39 km · 22
- Primrose 39 km · 12
- Elgin 40 km · 23
- Ord 44 km · 49
- Clearwater 44 km · 17
Questions about hail in Bartlett
How often does it hail in Bartlett, Nebraska?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bartlett since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #252 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bartlett?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bartlett?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 14, 1980. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bartlett?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bartlett had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bartlett since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2017.
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.