Hail history for Mitchell, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mitchell since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mitchell
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 2010
41 reports on 29 days since 1975 · #70 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Mitchell
- 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 Mitchell
The latest hail report in and around Mitchell is from June 20, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mitchell logged 30 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.5 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #70 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mitchell accounts for 8% of the 512 reports filed in Scotts Bluff County.
10% 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 7, 2010 near 3 N Mitchell.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2010, with 10 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (66% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mitchell 1.5
- Scotts Bluff County 15.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mitchell 18
- Scotts Bluff County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mitchell 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2010 | 3.00 inteacup | 3 N Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | $400 | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 NNW Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | $10K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NW Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | $5K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 NW Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 17%
- 1–2 in 30 73%
- 2 in + 4 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 E Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 NNE Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 09:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 S Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NNW Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 WSW Mitchell | Scotts Bluff | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mitchell
Questions about hail in Mitchell
How often does it hail in Mitchell, Nebraska?
41 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mitchell since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.5 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mitchell?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 66% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mitchell?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 7, 2010 near 3 N Mitchell. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mitchell?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mitchell had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 20, 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.