Hail history for Giltner, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Giltner since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Giltner
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 23, 2016
30 reports on 26 days since 1978 · #147 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Giltner
- 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 Giltner
The latest hail report in and around Giltner is from July 28, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Giltner logged 18 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #147 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Giltner accounts for 13% of the 236 reports filed in Hamilton County.
17% 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 May 23, 2016 near 1 NW Giltner.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2015, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Giltner 0.9
- Hamilton County 7.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Giltner 14
- Hamilton County 73
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Giltner 17%
- Hamilton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Giltner | Hamilton | $1.0 million | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Hamilton | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 ENE Giltner | Hamilton | $350K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.21 WSW Giltner | Hamilton | $250K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 S Giltner | Hamilton | $35K | 07:53 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 5 17%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 5 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 ENE Giltner | Hamilton | $350K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.21 WSW Giltner | Hamilton | $250K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Giltner | Hamilton | $100K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Giltner | Hamilton | — | 22:28 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Giltner | Hamilton | $1.0 million | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Giltner | Hamilton | $15K | 08:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Giltner | Hamilton | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Giltner | Hamilton | $25K | 07:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Giltner | Hamilton | $25K | 07:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 S Giltner | Hamilton | $35K | 07:53 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Giltner | Hamilton | — | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Giltner | Hamilton | — | 21:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Giltner
Questions about hail in Giltner
How often does it hail in Giltner, Nebraska?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Giltner since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Giltner?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Giltner?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 23, 2016 near 1 NW Giltner. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Giltner?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Giltner 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 July 28, 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.