Hail history for Johnson, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnson since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Johnson
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 19, 2023
18 reports on 16 days since 1984 · #310 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Johnson
- 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 Johnson
The latest hail report in and around Johnson is from April 19, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Johnson 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 #310 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Johnson accounts for 11% of the 158 reports filed in Nemaha County.
6% 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 April 19, 2023 near 0.69 S Johnson.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 94% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Johnson 0.4
- Nemaha County 4.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Johnson 8
- Nemaha County 53
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Johnson 6%
- Nemaha 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnson | Nemaha | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Johnson | Nemaha | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nemaha | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 20:00 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 11 61%
- 1–2 in 6 33%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Johnson | Nemaha | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Johnson | Nemaha | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnson | Nemaha | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Johnson | Nemaha | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Johnson | Nemaha | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 11 W Auburn | Nemaha | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Johnson | Nemaha | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Johnson | Nemaha | 10:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Johnson | Nemaha | 12:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Johnson
Questions about hail in Johnson
How often does it hail in Johnson, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnson since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #310 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Johnson?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Johnson?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 19, 2023 near 0.69 S Johnson. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Johnson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Johnson 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 19, 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.