Hail history for Lodgepole, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lodgepole since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lodgepole
- Last hail
- May 26, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 12, 1983
21 reports on 18 days since 1978 · #258 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Lodgepole
- 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 Lodgepole
The latest hail report in and around Lodgepole is from May 26, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lodgepole logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #258 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lodgepole accounts for 4% of the 488 reports filed in Cheyenne County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 12, 1983.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1999, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lodgepole 0.6
- Cheyenne County 13.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lodgepole 10
- Cheyenne County 121
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lodgepole 14%
- Cheyenne 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 1983 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Cheyenne | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 14:59 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 7 33%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 3 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Lodgepole | Cheyenne | 20:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lodgepole
Questions about hail in Lodgepole
How often does it hail in Lodgepole, Nebraska?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lodgepole since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #258 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lodgepole?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lodgepole?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 12, 1983. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lodgepole?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lodgepole had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lodgepole since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 26, 2021.
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.