Hail history for Monroe, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Monroe
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 16, 2002
19 reports on 17 days since 1975 · #289 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Monroe
- 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 Monroe
The latest hail report in and around Monroe is from July 4, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monroe logged 11 reports on 9 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 #289 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monroe accounts for 8% of the 239 reports filed in Platte County.
21% 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 4.50 in (softball) on August 16, 2002 near 1 W Monroe.
Reports were up 75% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 37% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monroe 0.6
- Platte County 7.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monroe 9
- Platte County 77
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monroe 21%
- Platte County 12%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | 1 W Monroe | Platte | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Monroe | Platte | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.18 WSW Monroe | Platte | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 ESE Monroe | Platte | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.61 SSE Monroe | Platte | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 11%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 4 21%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.61 SSE Monroe | Platte | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.18 WSW Monroe | Platte | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 S Monroe | Platte | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SW Monroe | Platte | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 ESE Monroe | Platte | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.59 ESE Monroe | Platte | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Monroe | Platte | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monroe
- Platte Center 12 km · 31
- Genoa 12 km · 29
- Duncan 13 km · 12
- Silver Creek 19 km · 15
- Columbus 20 km · 64
- St. Edward 24 km · 16
- Humphrey 26 km · 23
- Lindsay 26 km · 13
Questions about hail in Monroe
How often does it hail in Monroe, Nebraska?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #289 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monroe?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monroe?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 16, 2002 near 1 W Monroe. 21% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monroe?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monroe had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.