Hail history for Culbertson, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culbertson since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Culbertson
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jul 22, 2023
46 reports on 34 days since 1976 · #51 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Culbertson
- 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 Culbertson
The latest hail report in and around Culbertson is from June 16, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.25 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Culbertson logged 32 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #51 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Culbertson accounts for 12% of the 371 reports filed in Hitchcock County.
13% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on July 22, 2023 near 0.23 NW Culbertson.
Reports were up 91% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2023, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Culbertson 1.6
- Hitchcock County 11.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Culbertson 22
- Hitchcock County 103
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Culbertson 13%
- Hitchcock 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 4 | 4.25 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.23 NW Culbertson | Hitchcock | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.26 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Culbertson | Hitchcock | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 NNW Culbertson | Hitchcock | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 30%
- 1–2 in 26 57%
- 2 in + 6 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 WSW Culbertson | Hitchcock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.93 ENE Culbertson | Hitchcock | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Culbertson | Hitchcock | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Culbertson | Hitchcock | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.23 NW Culbertson | Hitchcock | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 3.03 W Culbertson | Hitchcock | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Culbertson
Questions about hail in Culbertson
How often does it hail in Culbertson, Nebraska?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Culbertson since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Culbertson?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Culbertson?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on July 22, 2023 near 0.23 NW Culbertson. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Culbertson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Culbertson had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 16, 2024.
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.