Hail history for Litchfield, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Litchfield since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Litchfield
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 2022
22 reports on 20 days since 1978 · #242 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Litchfield
- 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 Litchfield
The latest hail report in and around Litchfield is from June 7, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Litchfield logged 16 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #242 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Litchfield accounts for 12% of the 190 reports filed in Sherman County.
18% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 7, 2022 near 2.69 WNW Litchfield.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Litchfield 0.8
- Sherman County 5.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Litchfield 14
- Sherman County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Litchfield 18%
- Sherman County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2022 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.69 WNW Litchfield | Sherman | $2.0 million | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Litchfield | Sherman | $250K | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Sherman | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Litchfield | Sherman | $70K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Litchfield | Sherman | $100K | 17:48 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 3 14%
- 1–2 in 15 68%
- 2 in + 4 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Litchfield | Sherman | $100K | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.69 WNW Litchfield | Sherman | $2.0 million | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Litchfield | Sherman | $250K | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Litchfield | Sherman | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Litchfield | Sherman | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Litchfield | Sherman | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Litchfield | Sherman | $15K | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Litchfield | Sherman | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Litchfield | Sherman | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Litchfield | Sherman | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Litchfield | Sherman | — | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 N Litchfield | Sherman | — | 21:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Litchfield
- Hazard 10 km · 17
- Mason City 14 km · 24
- Loup City 21 km · 34
- Pleasanton 21 km · 19
- Ansley 24 km · 30
- Ravenna 26 km · 32
- Rockville 27 km · 15
- Arcadia 30 km · 34
Questions about hail in Litchfield
How often does it hail in Litchfield, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Litchfield since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #242 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Litchfield?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Litchfield?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 7, 2022 near 2.69 WNW Litchfield. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Litchfield?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Litchfield 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 7, 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.