Hail history for Dix, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dix since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dix
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 4, 1987
20 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #271 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Dix
- 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 Dix
The latest hail report in and around Dix is from June 15, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dix logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #271 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dix accounts for 7% of the 267 reports filed in Kimball County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 4, 1987.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dix 0.5
- Kimball County 7.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dix 9
- Kimball County 81
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dix 15%
- Kimball County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1987 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Kimball | — | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1982 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Kimball | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1962 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Kimball | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dix | Kimball | $15K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dix | Kimball | $20K | 15:44 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 6 30%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Dix | Kimball | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Dix | Kimball | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Dix | Kimball | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Dix | Kimball | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Dix | Kimball | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Dix | Kimball | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Dix | Kimball | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 W Dix | Kimball | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Dix | Kimball | 23:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Dix | Kimball | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Dix | Kimball | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Dix | Kimball | 15:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dix
Questions about hail in Dix
How often does it hail in Dix, Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dix since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #271 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dix?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dix?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 4, 1987. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dix?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dix had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 15, 2025.
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.