Hail history for Emerson, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emerson since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Emerson
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 4, 2023
16 reports on 13 days since 1976 · #347 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Emerson
- 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 Emerson
The latest hail report in and around Emerson is from July 4, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Emerson 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 #347 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Emerson accounts for 16% of the 100 reports filed in Dakota 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 4, 2023 near 0.86 SW Emerson.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Emerson 0.4
- Dakota County 1.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Emerson 7
- Dakota County 21
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Emerson 0%
- Dakota 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Emerson | Thurston | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Emerson | Dakota | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Emerson | Dakota | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dixon | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dakota | 16:50 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Emerson | Thurston | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Emerson | Thurston | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Emerson | Dakota | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Emerson | Dakota | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 WSW Emerson | Dixon | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 9 SW Hubbard | Dakota | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 N Thurston | Thurston | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Thurston | Thurston | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 NNW Thurston | Thurston | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 SW Hubbard | Dakota | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Emerson | Dakota | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Emerson | Thurston | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Emerson
Questions about hail in Emerson
How often does it hail in Emerson, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emerson since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #347 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Emerson?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Emerson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 4, 2023 near 0.86 SW Emerson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Emerson?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Emerson 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 July 4, 2023.
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.