Hail history for Nebraska City, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nebraska City since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nebraska City
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2023
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 19, 2023
33 reports on 28 days since 1961 · #115 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Nebraska City
- 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 Nebraska City
The latest hail report in and around Nebraska City is from April 19, 2023, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nebraska City logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 58% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #115 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nebraska City accounts for 15% of the 219 reports filed in Otoe County.
13% 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 April 19, 2023 near 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nebraska City 0.9
- Otoe County 5.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nebraska City 15
- Otoe County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nebraska City 13%
- Otoe County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1961 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Otoe | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.57 E Nebraska City | Otoe | 17:07 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 31%
- 1–2 in 18 56%
- 2 in + 4 13%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Nebraska City | Otoe | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Nebraska City | Otoe | 02:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.57 E Nebraska City | Otoe | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 WNW Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 WNW Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Nebraska City | Otoe | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt | Otoe | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nebraska City
Questions about hail in Nebraska City
How often does it hail in Nebraska City, Nebraska?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nebraska City since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nebraska City?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nebraska City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 19, 2023 near 0.87 NE Nebraska City Arpt. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nebraska City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 2023 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nebraska City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 19, 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.