Hail history for Julian, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Julian since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Julian
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 2026
18 reports on 16 days since 1998 · #311 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Julian
- 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 Julian
The latest hail report in and around Julian is from May 18, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Julian logged 9 reports on 8 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 #311 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Julian accounts for 8% of the 219 reports filed in Otoe 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 May 18, 2026 near 1.74 SE Julian.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Julian 0.5
- Otoe County 5.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Julian 8
- Otoe County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Julian 0%
- Otoe County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 SE Julian | Nemaha | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.97 ESE Paul | Otoe | 00:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Brock | Nemaha | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 S Nebraska City | Otoe | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 SW Julian | Nemaha | 03:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 28%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.74 SE Julian | Nemaha | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.24 SE Paul | Otoe | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.97 ESE Paul | Otoe | 00:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Julian | Nemaha | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Paul | Otoe | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 ESE Julian | Nemaha | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ESE Paul | Otoe | 23:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 8 S Nebraska City | Otoe | 01:25 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 S Nebraska City | Otoe | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 SW Julian | Nemaha | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 SW Julian | Nemaha | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 S Nebraska City | Otoe | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Julian
- Peru 12 km · 14
- Auburn 15 km · 51
- Nebraska City 17 km · 33
- Johnson 17 km · 18
- Dunbar 22 km · 27
- Brownville 22 km · 12
- Cook 25 km · 26
- Syracuse 31 km · 31
Questions about hail in Julian
How often does it hail in Julian, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Julian since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #311 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Julian?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Julian?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 2026 near 1.74 SE Julian. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Julian?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Julian 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 May 18, 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.