Hail history for Gretna, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gretna since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gretna
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 11, 2018
44 reports on 35 days since 1979 · #57 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Gretna
- 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 Gretna
The latest hail report in and around Gretna is from July 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gretna logged 25 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #57 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gretna accounts for 17% of the 254 reports filed in Sarpy 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 11, 2018 near 1.73 SE Gretna.
Reports were down 21% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gretna 1.3
- Sarpy County 6.1
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gretna 20
- Sarpy County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gretna 5%
- Sarpy 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.73 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.23 ENE Gretna | Sarpy | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 SW Chalco | Sarpy | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.08 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 21:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 23%
- 1–2 in 32 73%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.56 E Gretna | Sarpy | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ENE Gretna | Sarpy | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.24 W Omaha Millard Arpt | Douglas | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.24 W Omaha Millard Arpt | Douglas | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 23:39 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NE Gretna | Sarpy | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 SW Chalco | Sarpy | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.5 WSW Chalco | Sarpy | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.08 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.73 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Gretna | Sarpy | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gretna
- Papillion 10 km · 23
- La Vista 12 km · 19
- Cedar Creek 12 km · 11
- Louisville 15 km · 18
- Ashland 18 km · 24
- Omaha 19 km · 427
- Waterloo 19 km · 28
- Bellevue 22 km · 67
Questions about hail in Gretna
How often does it hail in Gretna, Nebraska?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gretna since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #57 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gretna?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gretna?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 11, 2018 near 1.73 SE Gretna. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gretna?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gretna had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 3, 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.