Hail history for Beatrice, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beatrice since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Beatrice
- Last hail
- Sep 12, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 22 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.00 in
- softball · Jun 11, 2022
74 reports on 55 days since 1955 · #16 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Beatrice
- 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 Beatrice
The latest hail report in and around Beatrice is from September 12, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 5.00 in on June 11, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Beatrice logged 29 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #16 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Beatrice accounts for 26% of the 288 reports filed in Gage County.
10% 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 5.00 in (softball) on June 11, 2022 near 1.05 W Beatrice.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2026, with 9 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (22% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Beatrice 1.4
- Gage County 6.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Beatrice 18
- Gage County 75
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Beatrice 10%
- Gage 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 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | View |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 5 | 5.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2022 | 5.00 insoftball | 1.05 W Beatrice | Gage | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 3.75 inteacup | 0.87 NW Beatrice | Gage | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 3.75 inteacup | 0.87 SE (Bie)beatrice Arpt | Gage | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 3.25 inteacup | 0.87 NW Beatrice | Gage | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SE (Bie)beatrice Arpt | Gage | 15:23 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 31%
- 1–2 in 44 59%
- 2 in + 7 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Beatrice | Gage | 15:56 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Beatrice | Gage | 15:55 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Beatrice | Gage | 15:54 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ENE Beatrice | Gage | 15:53 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Beatrice | Gage | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 W Beatrice | Gage | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.05 W Beatrice | Gage | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Beatrice | Gage | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Beatrice | Gage | 21:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 ESE Beatrice | Gage | 22:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 ESE Beatrice | Gage | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW (Bie)beatrice Arpt | Gage | 12:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Beatrice
Questions about hail in Beatrice
How often does it hail in Beatrice, Nebraska?
74 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Beatrice since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Beatrice?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Beatrice?
5.00 in (softball size) on June 11, 2022 near 1.05 W Beatrice. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Beatrice?
The most recent report in this data is from September 12, 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 Beatrice had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 22 reports. The most recent was September 12, 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.