Hail history for Melbeta, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melbeta since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melbeta
- Last hail
- Jul 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 30, 1996
20 reports on 16 days since 1965 · #276 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Melbeta
- 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 Melbeta
The latest hail report in and around Melbeta is from July 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melbeta logged 10 reports on 8 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 #276 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melbeta accounts for 4% of the 512 reports filed in Scotts Bluff County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 30, 1996 near Melbeta.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1999, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melbeta 0.5
- Scotts Bluff County 15.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melbeta 8
- Scotts Bluff County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melbeta 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | — | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 SE Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | $25K | 14:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 15%
- 1–2 in 16 80%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.06 W Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 SE Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 SSW Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 19 NE Harrisburg | Banner | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Melbeta | Scotts Bluff | 17:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melbeta
- Minatare 4 km · 27
- McGrew 9 km · 11
- Gering 13 km · 49
- Scottsbluff 15 km · 146
- Bayard 16 km · 42
- Mitchell 30 km · 41
- Harrisburg 31 km · 28
- Bridgeport 37 km · 40
Questions about hail in Melbeta
How often does it hail in Melbeta, Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melbeta since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #276 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melbeta?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melbeta?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 30, 1996 near Melbeta. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melbeta?
The most recent report in this data is from July 18, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Melbeta 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 July 18, 2025.
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.