Hail history for Davenport, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Davenport since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Davenport
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 27, 2014
23 reports on 20 days since 1977 · #217 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Davenport
- 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 Davenport
The latest hail report in and around Davenport is from April 29, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Davenport logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #217 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Davenport accounts for 8% of the 286 reports filed in Thayer County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 27, 2014 near 6.77 SW Shickley.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (22% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Davenport 0.7
- Thayer County 7.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Davenport 12
- Thayer County 80
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Davenport 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.77 SW Shickley | Fillmore | $25K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Davenport | Thayer | $100K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Davenport | Thayer | $40K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Thayer | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Thayer | — | 17:20 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 6 26%
- 1–2 in 17 74%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Davenport | Thayer | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Davenport | Thayer | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Davenport | Thayer | — | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Davenport | Thayer | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Davenport | Thayer | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.77 SW Shickley | Fillmore | $25K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Davenport | Thayer | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Davenport | Thayer | — | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Davenport | Thayer | $5K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Davenport | Thayer | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Davenport | Thayer | $100K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NE Oak | Nuckolls | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Davenport
Questions about hail in Davenport
How often does it hail in Davenport, Nebraska?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Davenport since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #217 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Davenport?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Davenport?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 27, 2014 near 6.77 SW Shickley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Davenport?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Davenport had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 29, 2022.
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.