Hail history for Decatur, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Decatur
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 25, 2002
18 reports on 16 days since 1974 · #305 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Decatur
- 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 Decatur
The latest hail report in and around Decatur is from June 6, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Decatur logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #305 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Decatur accounts for 17% of the 109 reports filed in Burt 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 July 25, 2002 near Decatur.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Decatur 0.4
- Burt County 2.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Decatur 7
- Burt County 40
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Decatur 0%
- Burt County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Burt | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Burt | 03:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Burt | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Burt | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Burt | 14:30 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 10 56%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Decatur | Burt | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Decatur | Burt | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Decatur | Burt | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Decatur | Burt | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Decatur | Burt | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Decatur | Burt | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Decatur | Burt | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Decatur | Burt | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Decatur | Burt | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Burt | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Burt | 03:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Decatur | Burt | 10:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Decatur
Questions about hail in Decatur
How often does it hail in Decatur, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #305 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Decatur?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Decatur?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 25, 2002 near Decatur. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Decatur?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Decatur had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 6, 2018.
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.