Hail history for Gresham, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gresham since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gresham
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 29, 1998
22 reports on 20 days since 1991 · #239 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Gresham
- 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 Gresham
The latest hail report in and around Gresham is from July 4, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gresham logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #239 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gresham accounts for 8% of the 260 reports filed in York County.
5% 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 June 29, 1998 near Gresham.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gresham 0.7
- York County 7.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gresham 11
- York County 70
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gresham 5%
- York County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gresham | York | $75K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gresham | York | $50K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 SW Gresham | York | $25K | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 W Gresham | York | $10K | 06:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Shelby | Polk | $5K | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 23%
- 1–2 in 16 73%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gresham | York | $50K | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Gresham | York | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Gresham | York | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 W Gresham | York | $25K | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 SW Gresham | York | $25K | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gresham | York | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 W Gresham | York | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gresham | York | $10K | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 9.04 N Utica | Seward | — | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.13 W Gresham | York | $10K | 06:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Gresham | York | $5K | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 S Shelby | Polk | $5K | 18:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gresham
- Waco 15 km · 15
- Utica 16 km · 37
- Benedict 17 km · 18
- Shelby 19 km · 23
- Stromsburg 19 km · 20
- Staplehurst 20 km · 14
- Osceola 21 km · 43
- Rising City 21 km · 19
Questions about hail in Gresham
How often does it hail in Gresham, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gresham since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #239 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gresham?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gresham?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 29, 1998 near Gresham. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gresham?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gresham 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 4, 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.