Hail history for Henderson, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 21, 1991
29 reports on 27 days since 1977 · #156 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from June 14, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 14, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #156 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 11% of the 260 reports filed in York County.
7% 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 June 21, 1991.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 0.8
- York County 7.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 15
- York County 70
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 7%
- York County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | York | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | 10 SE Aurora | Hamilton | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | York | $125K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 NE Stockham | Hamilton | $2K | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | York | — | 16:20 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 9 31%
- 1–2 in 18 62%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Henderson | York | — | 23:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Henderson | York | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Henderson | York | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNE Henderson | York | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.62 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.62 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 7.35 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | — | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.35 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | $25K | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.62 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | $25K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | York | $125K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.62 ENE Stockham | Hamilton | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Henderson | York | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, Nebraska?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #156 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 21, 1991. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 14, 2022.
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.