Hail history for Chase County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Chase County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chase County
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 19
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 33 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 17, 1999
350 reports on 203 days since 1955 · #16 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Chase County
- 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 Chase County
The latest hail report in Chase County is from July 27, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 19 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 19, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chase County logged 186 reports on 91 hail days, about 9.3 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #16 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Chase County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on August 17, 1999 near 5 W Imperial.
Reports were down 31% in 2016–2025 (76) compared with 2006–2015 (110). The busiest year was 2019, with 25 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chase County 9.3
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chase County 91
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chase County 15%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25 | |||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 4 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1999 | 4.50 insoftball | 5 W Imperial | $15K | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 6 SW Champion | $25K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1996 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 15 SW Champion | $100K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1964 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 S Lamar | — | 18:44 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 80 23%
- 1–2 in 219 63%
- 2 in + 51 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.84 S Enders Res | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Wauneta | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 11.49 NNE (Iml)imperial Arpt | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.76 N Enders | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Imperial | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.98 N Imperial | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.44 ESE Lamar | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SE Enders | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.2 SW Wauneta | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 S Lamar | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.49 N Lamar | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauneta | 14:39 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Chase County
Questions about hail in Chase County
How often does it hail in Chase County, Nebraska?
350 hail reports have been logged in Chase County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 9.3 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chase County?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chase County?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 17, 1999 near 5 W Imperial. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chase County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chase County had in the last five years?
19 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 33 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.