Hail history for Madrid, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madrid since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madrid
- Last hail
- May 23, 2024
- 3.50 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 23, 2024
18 reports on 18 days since 1973 · #315 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Madrid
- 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 Madrid
The latest hail report in and around Madrid is from May 23, 2024, 3.50 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on May 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madrid logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #315 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Madrid accounts for 5% of the 332 reports filed in Perkins 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 23, 2024 near 3.14 E Madrid.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madrid 0.5
- Perkins County 9.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madrid 10
- Perkins County 91
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madrid 11%
- Perkins 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 3.50 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.14 E Madrid | Perkins | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 1973 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Perkins | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Madrid | Perkins | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Perkins | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.21 WSW Madrid | Perkins | 15:46 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 4 22%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 3.14 E Madrid | Perkins | — | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.46 NE Madrid | Perkins | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Madrid | Perkins | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Madrid | Perkins | — | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.21 WSW Madrid | Perkins | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Madrid | Perkins | $1K | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 NNW Madrid | Perkins | — | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Madrid | Perkins | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ESE Madrid | Perkins | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Madrid | Perkins | — | 23:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2005 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Madrid | Perkins | $10K | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Madrid | Perkins | $8K | 06:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Madrid
Questions about hail in Madrid
How often does it hail in Madrid, Nebraska?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madrid since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #315 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madrid?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madrid?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 23, 2024 near 3.14 E Madrid. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madrid?
The most recent report in this data is from May 23, 2024 (3.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madrid 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 May 23, 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.