Hail history for Gilead, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilead since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gilead
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Sep 7, 2015
17 reports on 16 days since 1997 · #329 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Gilead
- 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 Gilead
The latest hail report in and around Gilead is from March 6, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 21, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gilead logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #329 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gilead accounts for 6% of the 286 reports filed in Thayer County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on September 7, 2015 near 4.95 ENE Gilead.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2016, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gilead 0.5
- Thayer County 7.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gilead 9
- Thayer County 80
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gilead 6%
- Thayer County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.95 ENE Gilead | Thayer | $35K | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gilead | Thayer | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.95 ENE Gilead | Thayer | $75K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.17 W Gilead | Thayer | $100K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.01 E Gilead | Thayer | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 29%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Gilead | Thayer | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gilead | Thayer | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.17 W Gilead | Thayer | $100K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.01 E Gilead | Thayer | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.95 ENE Gilead | Thayer | $75K | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.76 E Gilead | Thayer | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Gilead | Thayer | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.95 ENE Gilead | Thayer | $35K | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Need | Thayer | — | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.38 SE Need | Thayer | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 SE Need | Thayer | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Exeter | Fillmore | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gilead
Questions about hail in Gilead
How often does it hail in Gilead, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gilead since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #329 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gilead?
Most reports come in April, June, September. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gilead?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on September 7, 2015 near 4.95 ENE Gilead. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gilead?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gilead 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 March 6, 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.