Hail history for Indianola, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Indianola since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Indianola
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 4, 2022
15 reports on 12 days since 1962 · #365 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Indianola
- 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 Indianola
The latest hail report in and around Indianola is from August 7, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 4, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Indianola logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #365 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Indianola accounts for 5% of the 299 reports filed in Red Willow County.
13% 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 4, 2022 near 0.36 ENE Indianola.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Indianola 0.5
- Red Willow County 8.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Indianola 6
- Red Willow County 74
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Indianola 13%
- Red Willow County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.36 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.85 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.03 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Indianola | Red Willow | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Indianola | Red Willow | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 27%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Indianola | Red Willow | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.03 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.36 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.85 ENE Indianola | Red Willow | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Indianola | Red Willow | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 ESE Indianola | Red Willow | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 WNW Indianola | Red Willow | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 WNW Indianola | Red Willow | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NW Indianola | Red Willow | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Indianola | Red Willow | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Indianola | Red Willow | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Indianola | Red Willow | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Indianola
- Bartley 9 km · 24
- McCook 18 km · 110
- Cambridge 22 km · 49
- Danbury 22 km · 22
- Wilsonville 30 km · 33
- Stockville 33 km · 21
- Culbertson 36 km · 46
- Holbrook 36 km · 27
Questions about hail in Indianola
How often does it hail in Indianola, Nebraska?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Indianola since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #365 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Indianola?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Indianola?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 4, 2022 near 0.36 ENE Indianola. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Indianola?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Indianola had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 7, 2023.
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.