Hail history for Creighton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Creighton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Creighton
- Last hail
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 5, 2003
30 reports on 23 days since 1980 · #142 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Creighton
- 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 Creighton
The latest hail report in and around Creighton is from July 24, 2023, 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 July 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Creighton logged 17 reports on 12 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 #142 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Creighton accounts for 9% of the 327 reports filed in Knox County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 5, 2003 near Creighton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Creighton 0.8
- Knox County 7.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Creighton 12
- Knox County 87
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Creighton 7%
- Knox 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Creighton | Knox | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WNW Creighton | Knox | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 18:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 40%
- 1–2 in 16 53%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WNW Creighton | Knox | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.04 W Creighton | Knox | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Creighton | Knox | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.68 WSW Creighton | Knox | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 02:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.53 W Creighton | Knox | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Creighton | Knox | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Creighton | Knox | 03:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Creighton Arpt | Knox | 00:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Creighton
Questions about hail in Creighton
How often does it hail in Creighton, Nebraska?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Creighton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Creighton?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Creighton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 5, 2003 near Creighton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Creighton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 24, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Creighton 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 July 24, 2023.
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.