Hail history for Bennet, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bennet since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bennet
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 16, 2016
26 reports on 20 days since 1991 · #181 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Bennet
- 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 Bennet
The latest hail report in and around Bennet is from June 18, 2020, 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, Bennet logged 20 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #181 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bennet accounts for 5% of the 511 reports filed in Lancaster County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 16, 2016 near 0.52 W Bennet.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bennet 1.0
- Lancaster County 13.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bennet 14
- Lancaster County 112
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bennet 0%
- Lancaster County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 N Bennet | Lancaster | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.43 WSW Bennet | Lancaster | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 50%
- 1–2 in 13 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.43 WSW Bennet | Lancaster | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Clearidge Arpt | Lancaster | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.92 WSW Palmyra | Otoe | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 WSW Clearidge Arpt | Lancaster | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Bennet | Lancaster | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.92 WSW Palmyra | Otoe | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bennet | Lancaster | 00:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bennet
Questions about hail in Bennet
How often does it hail in Bennet, Nebraska?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bennet since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #181 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bennet?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bennet?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 16, 2016 near 0.52 W Bennet. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bennet?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bennet had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bennet since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 18, 2020.
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.