Hail history for Mason City, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mason City since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mason City
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 2, 1975
24 reports on 23 days since 1974 · #209 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Mason City
- 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 Mason City
The latest hail report in and around Mason City is from July 11, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mason City logged 12 reports on 12 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 #209 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mason City accounts for 3% of the 834 reports filed in Custer County.
4% 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 2, 1975.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mason City 0.6
- Custer County 22.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mason City 12
- Custer County 170
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mason City 4%
- Custer 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1975 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Custer | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 ESE Mason City | Custer | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.59 SW Mason City | Custer | $5K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mason City | Custer | $6K | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Custer | — | 15:40 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 10 42%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.19 ESE Mason City | Custer | — | 22:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mason City | Custer | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 ESE Mason City | Custer | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mason City | Custer | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.25 WSW Mason City | Custer | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mason City | Custer | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.19 ESE Mason City | Custer | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Mason City | Custer | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 WSW Mason City | Custer | — | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.59 SW Mason City | Custer | $5K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.19 E Mason City | Custer | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mason City | Custer | $6K | 23:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mason City
- Ansley 10 km · 30
- Litchfield 14 km · 22
- Westerville 21 km · 18
- Berwyn 22 km · 13
- Hazard 24 km · 17
- Arcadia 27 km · 34
- Loup City 28 km · 34
- Pleasanton 33 km · 19
Questions about hail in Mason City
How often does it hail in Mason City, Nebraska?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mason City since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #209 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mason City?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mason City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 2, 1975. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mason City?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 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 Mason City had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 11, 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.