Hail history for Keya Paha County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Keya Paha County since 1962, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Keya Paha County
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2025
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 17 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 18, 2023
181 reports on 125 days since 1962 · #67 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Keya Paha County
- 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 Keya Paha County
The latest hail report in Keya Paha County is from July 28, 2025, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Keya Paha County logged 93 reports on 59 hail days, about 4.7 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #67 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Keya Paha County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 18, 2023 near 4.27 ENE Mills.
Reports were down 34% in 2016–2025 (37) compared with 2006–2015 (56). The busiest year was 2010, with 11 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Keya Paha County 4.7
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Keya Paha County 59
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Keya Paha County 4%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.27 ENE Mills | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.53 W Burton | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | 22 W Springview | $15K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 E Norden | $20K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.1 SW Mills | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 58 32%
- 1–2 in 115 64%
- 2 in + 8 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.1 SW Mills | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.89 NNW Burton | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.55 S Springview | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.62 N Springview | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.54 NNW Springview | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 7.36 SW Springview | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.55 SW Springview | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.56 W Norden | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.88 WNW Burton | 21:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.16 NW Springview | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8.36 ENE Norden | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.01 ENE Norden | 18:56 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Keya Paha County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Springview | 23 | 1.75 in |
| Burton | 13 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Keya Paha County
How often does it hail in Keya Paha County, Nebraska?
181 hail reports have been logged in Keya Paha County since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.7 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Keya Paha County?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Keya Paha County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 18, 2023 near 4.27 ENE Mills. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Keya Paha County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2025 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Keya Paha County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 17 reports. The most recent was July 28, 2025.
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.