Hail history for Brule, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brule since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brule
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 13, 1981
35 reports on 27 days since 1973 · #94 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Brule
- 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 Brule
The latest hail report in and around Brule is from August 3, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brule logged 24 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #94 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brule accounts for 8% of the 461 reports filed in Keith County.
9% 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 June 13, 1981.
Reports were down 15% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brule 1.2
- Keith County 12.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brule 17
- Keith County 113
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brule 9%
- Keith 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1981 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Keith | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.6 W Brule | Keith | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SW Brule | Keith | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Keith | 03:45 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 9 26%
- 1–2 in 23 66%
- 2 in + 3 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.6 W Brule | Keith | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SW Brule | Keith | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.6 E Brule | Keith | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 ENE Brule | Keith | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 11:47 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 ENE Brule | Keith | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Brule | Keith | 16:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brule
Questions about hail in Brule
How often does it hail in Brule, Nebraska?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brule since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #94 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brule?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brule?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 13, 1981. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brule?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brule had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 3, 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.