Hail history for Jansen, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jansen since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jansen
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 27, 1998
17 reports on 15 days since 1978 · #332 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Jansen
- 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 Jansen
The latest hail report in and around Jansen is from June 20, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jansen logged 8 reports on 8 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 #332 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jansen accounts for 6% of the 295 reports filed in Jefferson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 27, 1998 near Jansen.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jansen 0.4
- Jefferson County 8.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jansen 8
- Jefferson County 78
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jansen 0%
- Jefferson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jansen | Jefferson | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Jansen | Jefferson | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Jefferson | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jansen | Jefferson | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 E Jansen | Jefferson | 16:41 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 2 12%
- 1–2 in 15 88%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 E Jansen | Jefferson | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jansen | Jefferson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jansen | Jefferson | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jansen | Jefferson | 22:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jansen | Jefferson | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Jansen | Jefferson | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Jansen | Jefferson | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Jansen | Jefferson | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Jansen | Jefferson | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Jansen | Jefferson | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 E Fairbury | Jefferson | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Jansen | Jefferson | 19:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jansen
Questions about hail in Jansen
How often does it hail in Jansen, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jansen since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #332 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jansen?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jansen?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 27, 1998 near Jansen. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jansen?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jansen 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 20, 2026.
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.