Hail history for Neligh, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Neligh since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Neligh
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 18, 2005
35 reports on 32 days since 1973 · #96 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Neligh
- 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 Neligh
The latest hail report in and around Neligh is from June 16, 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 June 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Neligh logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #96 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Neligh accounts for 14% of the 251 reports filed in Antelope County.
11% 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 September 18, 2005 near Neligh.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Neligh 0.7
- Antelope County 4.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Neligh 12
- Antelope County 61
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Neligh 11%
- Antelope County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | Neligh | Antelope | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Antelope | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 2.50 intennis ball | Neligh | Antelope | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Neligh | Antelope | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Neligh | Antelope | 15:20 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 14 40%
- 1–2 in 17 49%
- 2 in + 4 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Neligh Arpt | Antelope | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Neligh | Antelope | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSE Neligh | Antelope | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Neligh | Antelope | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.06 E Neligh Arpt | Antelope | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Neligh | Antelope | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Neligh | Antelope | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Neligh | Antelope | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 W Neligh | Antelope | 02:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Neligh | Antelope | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Neligh | Antelope | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 E Neligh | Antelope | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Neligh
- Oakdale 8 km · 38
- Clearwater 14 km · 17
- Elgin 17 km · 23
- Tilden 19 km · 17
- Brunswick 24 km · 17
- Royal 24 km · 11
- Meadow Grove 27 km · 20
- Orchard 29 km · 17
Questions about hail in Neligh
How often does it hail in Neligh, Nebraska?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Neligh since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #96 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Neligh?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Neligh?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 18, 2005 near Neligh. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Neligh?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 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 Neligh 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 16, 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.