Hail history for Lyman, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyman since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lyman
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 1, 1958
18 reports on 16 days since 1958 · #314 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Lyman
- 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 Lyman
The latest hail report in and around Lyman is from July 4, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lyman logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 42% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #314 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lyman accounts for 4% of the 512 reports filed in Scotts Bluff County.
11% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 1, 1958.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lyman 0.3
- Scotts Bluff County 15.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lyman 6
- Scotts Bluff County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lyman 11%
- Scotts Bluff County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1958 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Scotts Bluff | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1958 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Scotts Bluff | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 15:49 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 17%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lyman | Scotts Bluff | 22:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lyman
- Henry 9 km · 16
- Morrill 11 km · 49
- Mitchell 19 km · 41
- Scottsbluff 32 km · 146
- Gering 33 km · 49
- Minatare 46 km · 27
- Melbeta 46 km · 20
- Harrisburg 48 km · 28
Questions about hail in Lyman
How often does it hail in Lyman, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lyman since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #314 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lyman?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lyman?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 1, 1958. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lyman?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lyman had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 4, 2023.
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.