Hail history for Holbrook, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holbrook since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holbrook
- Last hail
- Jul 31, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Sep 10, 2015
27 reports on 26 days since 1989 · #178 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Holbrook
- 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 Holbrook
The latest hail report in and around Holbrook is from July 31, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holbrook logged 23 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #178 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holbrook accounts for 8% of the 321 reports filed in Furnas County.
4% 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 September 10, 2015 near 2 SW Holbrook.
Reports were up 30% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holbrook 1.1
- Furnas County 10.4
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holbrook 22
- Furnas County 109
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holbrook 4%
- Furnas 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 SW Holbrook | Furnas | $35K | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 NE Holbrook | Furnas | $250K | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Holbrook | Furnas | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holbrook | Furnas | $15K | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holbrook | Furnas | $50K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 26%
- 1–2 in 19 70%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Holbrook | Furnas | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Holbrook | Furnas | — | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.74 SW Holbrook | Furnas | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Holbrook | Furnas | $250K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 NE Holbrook | Furnas | $250K | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Holbrook | Furnas | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.24 WNW Arapahoe | Furnas | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Holbrook | Furnas | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1 WNW Holbrook | Furnas | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.08 WNW Holbrook | Furnas | $100K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 E Holbrook | Furnas | — | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Holbrook | Furnas | — | 20:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holbrook
- Arapahoe 10 km · 22
- Cambridge 13 km · 49
- Edison 20 km · 48
- Wilsonville 23 km · 33
- Beaver City 24 km · 38
- Bartley 26 km · 24
- Oxford 33 km · 34
- Elwood 34 km · 37
Questions about hail in Holbrook
How often does it hail in Holbrook, Nebraska?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holbrook since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #178 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holbrook?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holbrook?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on September 10, 2015 near 2 SW Holbrook. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holbrook?
The most recent report in this data is from July 31, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holbrook had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 31, 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.