Hail history for Dorchester, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dorchester since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dorchester
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 3, 2014
33 reports on 28 days since 1974 · #110 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Dorchester
- 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 Dorchester
The latest hail report in and around Dorchester is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dorchester logged 18 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #110 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dorchester accounts for 11% of the 296 reports filed in Saline 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 June 3, 2014 near Dorchester.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dorchester 0.9
- Saline County 7.4
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dorchester 14
- Saline County 79
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dorchester 0%
- Saline County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dorchester | Saline | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dorchester | Saline | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Saline | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Saline | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 NNE Dorchester | Saline | 16:18 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 17 52%
- 1–2 in 16 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.44 ENE Dorchester | Saline | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Dorchester | Saline | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 NNE Dorchester | Saline | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.1 E Dorchester | Saline | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Dorchester | Saline | 01:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Dorchester | Saline | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dorchester | Saline | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Dorchester | Saline | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Dorchester | Saline | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dorchester | Saline | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Dorchester | Saline | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.1 E Dorchester | Saline | 08:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dorchester
- Crete 14 km · 34
- Friend 14 km · 25
- Milford 15 km · 25
- Beaver Crossing 20 km · 10
- Pleasant Dale 22 km · 19
- Wilber 23 km · 47
- Exeter 28 km · 28
- Milligan 28 km · 16
Questions about hail in Dorchester
How often does it hail in Dorchester, Nebraska?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dorchester since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dorchester?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dorchester?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 3, 2014 near Dorchester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dorchester?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dorchester had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2026.
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.