Hail history for Gering, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gering since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gering
- Last hail
- Jul 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 24, 2010
49 reports on 33 days since 1965 · #43 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Gering
- 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 Gering
The latest hail report in and around Gering is from July 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gering logged 31 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #43 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gering accounts for 10% of the 512 reports filed in Scotts Bluff 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 May 24, 2010 near Gering.
Reports were up 21% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gering 1.6
- Scotts Bluff County 15.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gering 17
- Scotts Bluff County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gering 10%
- Scotts Bluff County 14%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gering | Scotts Bluff | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 S Gering | Scotts Bluff | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.67 ENE Gering | Scotts Bluff | 22:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 12%
- 1–2 in 38 78%
- 2 in + 5 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 SSW Gering | Scotts Bluff | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.09 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 S Gering | Scotts Bluff | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.78 SW Gering | Scotts Bluff | 22:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 SW Gering | Scotts Bluff | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Gering | Scotts Bluff | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gering
- Scottsbluff 5 km · 146
- Melbeta 13 km · 20
- Minatare 14 km · 27
- Mitchell 18 km · 41
- McGrew 22 km · 11
- Morrill 27 km · 49
- Bayard 29 km · 42
- Harrisburg 31 km · 28
Questions about hail in Gering
How often does it hail in Gering, Nebraska?
49 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gering since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gering?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gering?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 24, 2010 near Gering. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gering?
The most recent report in this data is from July 18, 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 Gering had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was July 18, 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.