Hail history for Hayes County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Hayes County since 1957, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hayes County
- Last hail
- May 30, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 10
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 21, 1998
232 reports on 142 days since 1957 · #45 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Hayes County
- 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 Hayes County
The latest hail report in Hayes County is from May 30, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 10 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.25 in on May 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hayes County logged 126 reports on 67 hail days, about 6.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #45 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Hayes County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
13% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 21, 1998 near Hayes Center.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (38) compared with 2006–2015 (88). The busiest year was 2011, with 24 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hayes County 6.3
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hayes County 67
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hayes County 13%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 3 | 3.25 in | — |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Hayes Center | $100K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 0.75 NW Hamlet | $50K | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2005 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 8 E Hamlet | $15K | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.55 S Hayes Center | $1.0 million | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 3.25 inteacup | 4.18 N Hayes Center | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 70 30%
- 1–2 in 132 57%
- 2 in + 30 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Hayes Center | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Hayes Center | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.88 E Hamlet | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.15 NW Hayes Center | 20:14 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 3.25 inteacup | 4.18 N Hayes Center | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Hayes Center | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12.86 NNW Hayes Center | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Hayes Center | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.95 NE Hamlet | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 20.89 NW Hayes Center | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE Hayes Center | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 16.1 NE Hayes Center | 19:21 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Hayes County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Center | 37 | 4.50 in |
| Hamlet | 28 | 4.25 in |
Questions about hail in Hayes County
How often does it hail in Hayes County, Nebraska?
232 hail reports have been logged in Hayes County since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.3 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hayes County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hayes County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 21, 1998 near Hayes Center. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hayes County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 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 Hayes County had in the last five years?
10 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 30, 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.