Hail history for Hamlet, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamlet since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hamlet
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 4, 2008
28 reports on 23 days since 1979 · #165 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Hamlet
- 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 Hamlet
The latest hail report in and around Hamlet is from June 7, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hamlet logged 19 reports on 14 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 #165 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hamlet accounts for 12% of the 232 reports filed in Hayes County.
14% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 4, 2008 near 0.75 NW Hamlet.
Reports were down 42% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (32% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hamlet 0.9
- Hayes County 6.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hamlet 14
- Hayes County 67
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hamlet 14%
- Hayes 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.75 NW Hamlet | Hayes | $50K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hamlet | Hayes | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 N Palisade Rich Arpt | Hitchcock | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 25%
- 1–2 in 17 61%
- 2 in + 4 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 N Palisade Rich Arpt | Hitchcock | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.95 NE Hamlet | Hayes | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | Hamlet | Hayes | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.53 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.11 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Hamlet | Hayes | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.72 ESE Hamlet | Hayes | — | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Hamlet | Hayes | $5K | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 ESE Hamlet | Hayes | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Hamlet | Hayes | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.05 W Hamlet | Hayes | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hamlet
Questions about hail in Hamlet
How often does it hail in Hamlet, Nebraska?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamlet since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #165 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hamlet?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hamlet?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 4, 2008 near 0.75 NW Hamlet. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hamlet?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hamlet 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 June 7, 2024.
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.