Hail history for Bassett, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bassett since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bassett
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 10, 1962
41 reports on 32 days since 1962 · #67 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Bassett
- 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 Bassett
The latest hail report in and around Bassett is from August 17, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bassett logged 18 reports on 13 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 #67 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bassett accounts for 15% of the 270 reports filed in Rock County.
7% 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 July 10, 1962.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bassett 0.9
- Rock County 5.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bassett 13
- Rock County 56
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bassett 7%
- Rock County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1962 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Rock | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | $10K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | $15K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 1.85 ingolf ball | 2 W Bassett | Rock | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Bassett | Rock | — | 03:14 UTC · NWS prelim. |
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 13 32%
- 1–2 in 25 61%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Bassett | Rock | 03:14 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Bassett | Rock | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.04 W Bassett | Rock | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.04 W Bassett | Rock | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 11:48 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 NW Bassett | Rock | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Bassett | Rock | 14:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bassett
Questions about hail in Bassett
How often does it hail in Bassett, Nebraska?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bassett since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bassett?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bassett?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 10, 1962. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bassett?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bassett had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 17, 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.