Hail history for McPherson County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in McPherson County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McPherson County
- Last hail
- Jun 9, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 20, 1997
209 reports on 141 days since 1974 · #53 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · McPherson 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 McPherson County
The latest hail report in McPherson County is from June 9, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on July 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McPherson County logged 91 reports on 62 hail days, about 4.5 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #53 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. McPherson County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
7% 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 20, 1997 near 12 W Tryon.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (33) compared with 2006–2015 (58). The busiest year was 1996, with 22 reports on 10 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McPherson County 4.5
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- McPherson County 62
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McPherson County 7%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1997 | 3.50 inteacup | 12 W Tryon | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 11.38 W Tryon | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | 15 N Tryon | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 16.8 WNW Tryon | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | 30 WSW Tryon | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 71 34%
- 1–2 in 124 59%
- 2 in + 14 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 16.8 WNW Tryon | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 21.24 W Tryon | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 11.38 W Tryon | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12.94 W Tryon | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Tryon | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E Ringgold | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 21.62 WSW Tryon | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 12.94 W Tryon | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.03 SSW Ringgold | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 ENE Tryon | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 16.09 W Tryon | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 ENE Tryon | 16:26 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in McPherson County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Tryon | 29 | 2.00 in |
Questions about hail in McPherson County
How often does it hail in McPherson County, Nebraska?
209 hail reports have been logged in McPherson County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.5 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in McPherson County?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McPherson County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 20, 1997 near 12 W Tryon. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McPherson County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 9, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McPherson County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 9, 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.