Hail history for Milligan, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Milligan since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Milligan
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 22, 2004
16 reports on 14 days since 2001 · #351 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Milligan
- 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 Milligan
The latest hail report in and around Milligan is from April 9, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Milligan logged 10 reports on 9 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 #351 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Milligan accounts for 7% of the 220 reports filed in Fillmore County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 22, 2004 near 2 E Republican City.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Milligan 0.5
- Fillmore County 5.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Milligan 9
- Fillmore County 65
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Milligan 6%
- Fillmore County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Republican City | Harlan | $25K | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Milligan | Fillmore | $50K | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.61 NNW Tobias | Saline | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Milligan | Fillmore | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.87 N Tobias | Saline | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Milligan | Fillmore | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.61 NNW Tobias | Saline | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.87 N Tobias | Saline | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 NW Milligan | Fillmore | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.26 WSW Milligan | Fillmore | — | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Milligan | Fillmore | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Milligan | Fillmore | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Milligan | Fillmore | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Milligan | Fillmore | $20K | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Milligan | Fillmore | $25K | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Milligan | Fillmore | $50K | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Milligan | Fillmore | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Milligan
Questions about hail in Milligan
How often does it hail in Milligan, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Milligan since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #351 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Milligan?
Most reports come in May, June, October. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Milligan?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 22, 2004 near 2 E Republican City. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Milligan?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Milligan had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Milligan since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2017.
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.