Hail history for Brainard, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brainard since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brainard
- Last hail
- May 5, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 5, 2019
14 reports on 13 days since 1977 · #375 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Brainard
- 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 Brainard
The latest hail report in and around Brainard is from May 5, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brainard logged 7 reports on 6 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 #375 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brainard accounts for 8% of the 180 reports filed in Butler 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 May 5, 2019 near 0.52 W Brainard.
The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brainard 0.3
- Butler County 5.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brainard 6
- Butler County 49
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brainard 0%
- Butler County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Brainard | Butler | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brainard | Butler | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Butler | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Brainard | Butler | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Brainard | Butler | 21:40 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 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Brainard | Butler | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Loma | Butler | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.12 E Brainard | Butler | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Loma | Butler | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Brainard | Butler | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Brainard | Butler | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Bruno | Butler | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Brainard | Butler | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Brainard | Butler | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Brainard | Butler | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1996 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Brainard | Butler | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1986 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Butler | 05:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brainard
- Dwight 11 km · 13
- David City 13 km · 38
- Valparaiso 18 km · 16
- Weston 22 km · 14
- Prague 22 km · 13
- Rising City 25 km · 19
- Malmo 25 km · 17
- Garland 26 km · 10
Questions about hail in Brainard
How often does it hail in Brainard, Nebraska?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brainard since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #375 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brainard?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brainard?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 5, 2019 near 0.52 W Brainard. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brainard?
The most recent report in this data is from May 5, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brainard had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brainard since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 5, 2019.
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.