Hail history for Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howard City (Boelus) since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Howard City (Boelus)
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 10, 1985
20 reports on 19 days since 1973 · #273 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Howard City (Boelus)
- 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 Howard City (Boelus)
The latest hail report in and around Howard City (Boelus) is from April 29, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Howard City (Boelus) logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #273 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Howard City (Boelus) accounts for 9% of the 234 reports filed in Howard County.
15% 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 May 10, 1985.
The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Howard City (Boelus) 0.3
- Howard County 4.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Howard City (Boelus) 6
- Howard County 64
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Howard City (Boelus) 15%
- Howard County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1985 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Howard | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Howard | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Boelus | Howard | $50K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.74 E Rockville | Sherman | $25K | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boelus | Howard | $25K | 21:35 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 3 15%
- 1–2 in 14 70%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Boelus | Howard | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Boelus | Howard | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Boelus | Howard | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.74 E Rockville | Sherman | $25K | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Boelus | Howard | $150K | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Boelus | Howard | — | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Boelus | Howard | $5K | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boelus | Howard | $25K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Boelus | Howard | — | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Boelus | Howard | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Boelus | Howard | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Boelus | Howard | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Howard City (Boelus)
Questions about hail in Howard City (Boelus)
How often does it hail in Howard City (Boelus), Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howard City (Boelus) since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #273 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Howard City (Boelus)?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Howard City (Boelus)?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 10, 1985. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Howard City (Boelus)?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Howard City (Boelus) 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 April 29, 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.