Hail history for Benedict, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benedict since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Benedict
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 1986
18 reports on 16 days since 1986 · #301 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Benedict
- 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 Benedict
The latest hail report in and around Benedict is from April 17, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Benedict logged 13 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #301 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Benedict accounts for 7% of the 260 reports filed in York County.
6% 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 April 26, 1986.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Benedict 0.7
- York County 7.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Benedict 12
- York County 70
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Benedict 6%
- York 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 1986 | 3.00 inteacup | — | York | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Benedict | York | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Benedict | York | $50K | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Benedict | York | $250K | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benedict | York | $35K | 16:20 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 7 39%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Benedict | York | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Benedict | York | $50K | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Benedict | York | $250K | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Benedict | York | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Benedict | York | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Benedict | York | $35K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Benedict | York | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.2 NE Benedict | York | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Benedict | York | — | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Benedict | York | — | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Benedict | York | $25K | 05:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.8 NE Benedict | York | — | 06:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Benedict
Questions about hail in Benedict
How often does it hail in Benedict, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Benedict since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #301 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Benedict?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Benedict?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 26, 1986. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Benedict?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Benedict had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2025.
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.