Hail history for Bruning, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bruning since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bruning
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 6, 2026
20 reports on 18 days since 1973 · #269 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Bruning
- 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 Bruning
The latest hail report in and around Bruning is from March 6, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on March 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bruning logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #269 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bruning accounts for 7% of the 286 reports filed in Thayer 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on March 6, 2026 near 3 S Bruning.
Reports were up 43% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bruning 0.8
- Thayer County 7.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bruning 15
- Thayer County 80
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bruning 10%
- Thayer 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Bruning | Thayer | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bruning | Thayer | $100K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bruning | Thayer | $25K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Bruning | Thayer | $15K | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bruning | Thayer | $100K | 19:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 5%
- 1–2 in 17 85%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Bruning | Thayer | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Bruning | Thayer | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Bruning | Thayer | — | 01:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bruning | Thayer | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Bruning | Thayer | — | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bruning | Thayer | $25K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Bruning | Thayer | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Bruning | Thayer | $15K | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bruning | Thayer | $100K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Bruning | Thayer | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Bruning | Thayer | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Bruning | Thayer | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bruning
Questions about hail in Bruning
How often does it hail in Bruning, Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bruning since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #269 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bruning?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bruning?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 6, 2026 near 3 S Bruning. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bruning?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bruning had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 6, 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.