Hail history for Hazard, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazard since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hazard
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 11, 2023
17 reports on 17 days since 1974 · #330 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Hazard
- 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 Hazard
The latest hail report in and around Hazard is from April 1, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hazard logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #330 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hazard accounts for 9% of the 190 reports filed in Sherman County.
12% 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 July 11, 2023 near 3.46 SE Hazard.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hazard 0.4
- Sherman County 5.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hazard 8
- Sherman County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hazard 12%
- Sherman County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.46 SE Hazard | Sherman | $100K | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.45 S Hazard | Sherman | $1.0 million | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hazard | Sherman | $20K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sherman | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sherman | — | 16:45 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 4 24%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Hazard | Sherman | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Hazard | Sherman | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.46 SE Hazard | Sherman | $100K | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.45 S Hazard | Sherman | $1.0 million | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Hazard | Sherman | — | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NW Hazard | Sherman | — | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 ESE Hazard | Sherman | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 WNW Hazard | Sherman | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Wolbach | Greeley | — | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Hazard | Sherman | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Hazard | Sherman | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Hazard | Sherman | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hazard
- Litchfield 10 km · 22
- Pleasanton 14 km · 19
- Ravenna 17 km · 32
- Rockville 21 km · 15
- Loup City 23 km · 34
- Mason City 24 km · 24
- Ashton 29 km · 27
- Howard City (Boelus) 30 km · 20
Questions about hail in Hazard
How often does it hail in Hazard, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hazard since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #330 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hazard?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hazard?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 11, 2023 near 3.46 SE Hazard. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hazard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hazard had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 1, 2025.
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.