Hail history for Haigler, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Haigler since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Haigler
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2026
- 1.61 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 20, 2009
37 reports on 31 days since 1962 · #88 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Haigler
- 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 Haigler
The latest hail report in and around Haigler is from June 20, 2026, 1.61 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.30 in on May 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Haigler logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 58% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #88 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Haigler accounts for 11% of the 351 reports filed in Dundy County.
16% 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 July 20, 2009 near 1.73 WNW Colfer.
Reports were up 433% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2024, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Haigler 0.9
- Dundy County 9.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Haigler 15
- Dundy County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Haigler 16%
- Dundy County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.61 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 4 | 2.30 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.73 WNW Colfer | Dundy | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 2.30 inhen egg | 1.57 W Haigler | Dundy | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.35 S Haigler | Dundy | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Haigler | Dundy | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Dundy | 17:00 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 11 30%
- 1–2 in 20 54%
- 2 in + 6 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.61 inping pong ball | 1.73 ESE Sanborn | Dundy | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.06 E Haigler | Dundy | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.35 S Haigler | Dundy | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 2.30 inhen egg | 1.57 W Haigler | Dundy | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.22 ESE Sanborn | Dundy | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 SW Haigler | Dundy | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.59 E Haigler | Dundy | 16:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Haigler
Questions about hail in Haigler
How often does it hail in Haigler, Nebraska?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Haigler since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Haigler?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Haigler?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 20, 2009 near 1.73 WNW Colfer. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Haigler?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2026 (1.61 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Haigler had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was June 20, 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.