Hail history for Farwell, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farwell since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Farwell
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 16, 2022
22 reports on 20 days since 1968 · #237 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Farwell
- 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 Farwell
The latest hail report in and around Farwell is from April 1, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Farwell logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #237 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Farwell accounts for 9% of the 234 reports filed in Howard 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 16, 2022 near 0.69 S Farwell.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Farwell 0.5
- Howard County 4.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Farwell 8
- Howard County 64
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Farwell 0%
- Howard County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Farwell | Howard | $1.0 million | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Howard | $325K | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Howard | $100K | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Farwell | Howard | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Howard | $45K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 27%
- 1–2 in 16 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 E Farwell | Howard | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Farwell | Howard | $1.0 million | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Howard | $325K | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farwell | Howard | $100K | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 SSW Farwell | Howard | — | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Farwell | Howard | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 W Farwell | Howard | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 N Nysted | Howard | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 W St Paul | Howard | — | 10:51 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Farwell | Howard | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Farwell | Howard | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Smithfield | Gosper | $5K | 15:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Farwell
Questions about hail in Farwell
How often does it hail in Farwell, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farwell since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #237 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Farwell?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Farwell?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 16, 2022 near 0.69 S Farwell. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Farwell?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Farwell 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 April 1, 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.