Hail history for Holstein, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holstein since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holstein
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2019
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 25, 2019
22 reports on 18 days since 1975 · #240 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Holstein
- 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 Holstein
The latest hail report in and around Holstein is from June 25, 2019, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holstein logged 8 reports on 6 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 #240 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holstein accounts for 5% of the 403 reports filed in Adams County.
18% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 25, 2019 near Holstein.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holstein 0.4
- Adams County 12.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holstein 6
- Adams County 105
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holstein 18%
- Adams 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Holstein | Adams | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1986 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Adams | — | 01:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Holstein | Adams | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NW Holstein | Adams | $5.0 million | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holstein | Adams | $25K | 03:13 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 18%
- 1–2 in 14 64%
- 2 in + 4 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.1 E Holstein | Adams | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | Holstein | Adams | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 N Holstein | Adams | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NW Holstein | Adams | $5.0 million | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holstein | Adams | $25K | 03:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Holstein | Adams | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holstein | Adams | $10K | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Holstein | Adams | $20K | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Holstein | Adams | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Holstein | Adams | $25K | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Holstein | Adams | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Holstein | Adams | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holstein
Questions about hail in Holstein
How often does it hail in Holstein, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holstein since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #240 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holstein?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holstein?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 25, 2019 near Holstein. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holstein?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2019 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holstein had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holstein since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 25, 2019.
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.