Hail history for Farnam, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farnam since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Farnam
- Last hail
- Jul 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 3, 2010
30 reports on 24 days since 1957 · #146 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Farnam
- 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 Farnam
The latest hail report in and around Farnam is from July 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 2, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Farnam logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #146 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Farnam accounts for 8% of the 367 reports filed in Dawson County.
10% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on August 3, 2010 near 4 NNE Farnam.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2007, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Farnam 0.8
- Dawson County 12.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Farnam 12
- Dawson County 115
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Farnam 10%
- Dawson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 21.51 SSE Brady | Lincoln | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 E Farnam | Dawson | $250K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Farnam | Dawson | — | 18:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 23%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.33 E Moorefield | Frontier | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 21.51 SSE Brady | Lincoln | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 5 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.21 ENE Farnam | Dawson | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.18 NNE Farnam | Dawson | $10K | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 23.64 SSE Brady | Lincoln | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.32 NNE Farnam | Dawson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 5.93 ESE Moorefield | Frontier | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Farnam
- Eustis 16 km · 41
- Stockville 24 km · 21
- Willow Island 24 km · 12
- Gothenburg 25 km · 56
- Cozad 26 km · 50
- Curtis 26 km · 35
- Elwood 33 km · 37
- Maywood 35 km · 24
Questions about hail in Farnam
How often does it hail in Farnam, Nebraska?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farnam since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #146 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Farnam?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Farnam?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 3, 2010 near 4 NNE Farnam. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Farnam?
The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 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 Farnam 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 2, 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.