Hail history for Niobrara, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niobrara since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Niobrara
- Last hail
- Sep 1, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 1, 2026
23 reports on 18 days since 1966 · #224 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Niobrara
- 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 Niobrara
The latest hail report in and around Niobrara is from September 1, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on September 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Niobrara logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #224 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Niobrara accounts for 7% of the 327 reports filed in Knox 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 1, 2026 near Niobrara.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Niobrara 0.5
- Knox County 7.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Niobrara 6
- Knox County 87
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Niobrara 13%
- Knox 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 3 | 2.75 in | View |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | Niobrara | Knox | 00:44 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.57 SE Niobrara | Knox | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Niobrara | Knox | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 W Niobrara | Knox | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Niobrara | Knox | 20:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 35%
- 1–2 in 12 52%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Niobrara | Knox | 00:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | Niobrara | Knox | 00:44 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WSW Niobrara | Knox | 00:41 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.57 SE Niobrara | Knox | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Niobrara | Knox | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 W Niobrara | Knox | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.45 NW Niobrara | Knox | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Niobrara | Knox | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Niobrara | Knox | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Niobrara | Knox | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Niobrara | Knox | 11:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Niobrara | Knox | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Niobrara
Questions about hail in Niobrara
How often does it hail in Niobrara, Nebraska?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Niobrara since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #224 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Niobrara?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Niobrara?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 1, 2026 near Niobrara. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Niobrara?
The most recent report in this data is from September 1, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Niobrara had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was September 1, 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.