Hail history for Madison County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Madison County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madison County
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 25, 2024
219 reports on 141 days since 1956 · #49 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Madison 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 Madison County
The latest hail report in Madison County is from June 29, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madison County logged 95 reports on 55 hail days, about 4.8 reports a year. That is 18% less than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #49 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Madison County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
10% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 25, 2024 near 2.57 E Tilden.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (43) compared with 2006–2015 (52). The busiest year was 2005, with 14 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madison County 4.8
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madison County 55
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madison County 10%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 9 | 12 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2 | 3.50 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.57 E Tilden | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | Norfolk | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | Norfolk | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.07 NE Madison | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | Norfolk | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 73 33%
- 1–2 in 124 57%
- 2 in + 21 10%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.72 NW Norfolk | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 W Norfolk | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Norfolk | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.58 NW Norfolk | 23:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | (Ofk)stefan Fld Norf | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S (Ofk)stefan Fld Norf | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.78 NNE Meadow Grove | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 S Norfolk | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 S Meadow Grove | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.57 E Tilden | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.29 SSE Madison | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Norfolk | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Madison County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 83 | 3.00 in |
| Newman Grove | 24 | 2.00 in |
| Madison | 22 | 2.75 in |
| Meadow Grove | 20 | 2.50 in |
| Battle Creek | 18 | 2.75 in |
| Tilden | 17 | 3.50 in |
Questions about hail in Madison County
How often does it hail in Madison County, Nebraska?
219 hail reports have been logged in Madison County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.8 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madison County?
Most reports come in June, April, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madison County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 25, 2024 near 2.57 E Tilden. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madison County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madison County had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was June 29, 2026.
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.