Hail history for Johnstown, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnstown since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Johnstown
- Last hail
- Jul 30, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 11, 2011
11 reports on 11 days since 1997 · #438 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Johnstown
- 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 Johnstown
The latest hail report in and around Johnstown is from July 30, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Johnstown logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 42% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #438 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Johnstown accounts for 4% of the 284 reports filed in Brown 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 August 11, 2011 near 2.57 SW Johnstown.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Johnstown 0.3
- Brown County 6.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Johnstown 7
- Brown County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Johnstown 0%
- Brown County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.57 SW Johnstown | Brown | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnstown | Brown | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.53 E Johnstown | Brown | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.46 SW (Anw)ainsworth Muni | Brown | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Johnstown | Brown | 17:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 27%
- 1–2 in 8 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.53 E Johnstown | Brown | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.46 SW (Anw)ainsworth Muni | Brown | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Johnstown | Brown | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Johnstown | Brown | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 SE Johnstown | Brown | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.57 SW Johnstown | Brown | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 S Johnstown | Brown | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NNE Johnstown | Brown | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNE Johnstown | Brown | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Johnstown | Brown | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnstown | Brown | 17:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Johnstown
Questions about hail in Johnstown
How often does it hail in Johnstown, Nebraska?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnstown since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #438 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Johnstown?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Johnstown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 11, 2011 near 2.57 SW Johnstown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Johnstown?
The most recent report in this data is from July 30, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Johnstown had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 30, 2024.
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.