Hail history for Leigh, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leigh since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leigh
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 17, 2023
12 reports on 11 days since 1976 · #419 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Leigh
- 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 Leigh
The latest hail report in and around Leigh is from June 25, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 17, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leigh logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #419 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leigh accounts for 9% of the 129 reports filed in Colfax 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 July 17, 2023 near 0.52 W Leigh.
The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leigh 0.3
- Colfax County 3.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leigh 4
- Colfax County 36
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leigh 0%
- Colfax County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Leigh | Colfax | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Leigh | Colfax | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 W Leigh | Colfax | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1977 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Colfax | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1976 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Colfax | 18:30 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 5 42%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Leigh | Colfax | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Leigh | Colfax | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Leigh | Colfax | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 W Leigh | Colfax | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 SE Leigh | Colfax | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Clarkson | Colfax | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Leigh | Colfax | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Leigh | Colfax | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 W Clarkson | Colfax | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Colfax | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1977 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Colfax | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1976 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Colfax | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leigh
Questions about hail in Leigh
How often does it hail in Leigh, Nebraska?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leigh since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #419 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leigh?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leigh?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 17, 2023 near 0.52 W Leigh. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leigh?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leigh 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 June 25, 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.