Hail history for Nenzel, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nenzel since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nenzel
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 11, 2006
16 reports on 14 days since 1974 · #352 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Nenzel
- 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 Nenzel
The latest hail report in and around Nenzel is from August 16, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 14, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nenzel logged 12 reports on 10 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 #352 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nenzel accounts for 2% of the 961 reports filed in Cherry 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 August 11, 2006 near 4 S Nenzel.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nenzel 0.6
- Cherry County 29.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nenzel 10
- Cherry County 209
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nenzel 6%
- Cherry 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | View |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 S Nenzel | Cherry | $8K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Nenzel | Cherry | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 NNE Nenzel | Cherry | — | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.42 NE Nenzel | Cherry | — | 09:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Nenzel | Cherry | $3K | 17:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 13%
- 1–2 in 13 81%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Nenzel | Cherry | 00:03 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 SSE Nenzel | Cherry | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Nenzel | Cherry | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.94 NNE Nenzel | Cherry | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 SSE Nenzel | Cherry | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.42 NE Nenzel | Cherry | 09:54 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Nenzel | Cherry | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Nenzel | Cherry | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 SSW Nenzel | Cherry | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Nenzel | Cherry | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Nenzel | Cherry | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 SSE Nenzel | Cherry | 16:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nenzel
Questions about hail in Nenzel
How often does it hail in Nenzel, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nenzel since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #352 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nenzel?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nenzel?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 11, 2006 near 4 S Nenzel. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nenzel?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nenzel had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 16, 2026.
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.