Hail history for Dundy County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Dundy County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dundy County
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 31
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 52 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · May 27, 2015
351 reports on 201 days since 1956 · #15 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Dundy County
- 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 Dundy County
The latest hail report in Dundy County is from July 9, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 31 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.20 in on June 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dundy County logged 193 reports on 108 hail days, about 9.7 reports a year. That is 66% more than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #15 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Dundy County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 4.25 in (grapefruit) on May 27, 2015 near Benkelman.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (89) compared with 2006–2015 (104). The busiest year was 2007, with 19 reports on 9 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dundy County 9.7
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dundy County 108
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dundy County 13%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | ||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 17 | |||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 4 | 3.20 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 2 | 1.61 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 5 | 2.30 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.13 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2015 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Benkelman | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2.98 ESE Colfer | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 14.66 N Parks | $1K | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Benkelman | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 1997 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 15 N Benkelman | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 124 35%
- 1–2 in 180 51%
- 2 in + 47 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.05 WNW Max | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 13.17 N Max | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.72 WNW Max | 22:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3.20 inteacup | 11.05 N Max | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 11.33 NNW Max | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 2.25 inhen egg | 9 N Max | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 13.92 N Max | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.55 E Colfer | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.61 inping pong ball | 1.73 ESE Sanborn | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.15 E Colfer | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 ESE Parks | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WSW Parks | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Dundy County
Questions about hail in Dundy County
How often does it hail in Dundy County, Nebraska?
351 hail reports have been logged in Dundy County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 9.7 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dundy County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dundy County?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on May 27, 2015 near Benkelman. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dundy County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dundy County had in the last five years?
31 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 52 reports. The most recent was July 9, 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.