Hail history for Kenesaw, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenesaw since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kenesaw
- Last hail
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 24, 2002
37 reports on 31 days since 1973 · #90 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Kenesaw
- 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 Kenesaw
The latest hail report in and around Kenesaw is from July 23, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kenesaw logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #90 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kenesaw accounts for 9% of the 403 reports filed in Adams County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 24, 2002 near 2 S Kenesaw.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kenesaw 0.8
- Adams County 12.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kenesaw 13
- Adams County 105
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kenesaw 8%
- Adams 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 S Kenesaw | Adams | $200K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kenesaw | Adams | $25K | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1973 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Adams | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kenesaw | Adams | — | 00:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Kenesaw | Adams | $25K | 20:14 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 8 22%
- 1–2 in 26 70%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.67 W Kenesaw | Adams | — | 00:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Kenesaw | Adams | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Kenesaw | Adams | — | 23:33 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Kenesaw | Adams | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Kenesaw | Adams | — | 07:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Kenesaw | Adams | $1.0 million | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Kenesaw | Adams | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Kenesaw | Adams | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Kenesaw | Adams | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kenesaw | Adams | — | 00:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Kenesaw | Adams | $10K | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Kenesaw | Adams | $2K | 22:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kenesaw
Questions about hail in Kenesaw
How often does it hail in Kenesaw, Nebraska?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kenesaw since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kenesaw?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kenesaw?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 24, 2002 near 2 S Kenesaw. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kenesaw?
The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kenesaw 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 23, 2022.
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.