Hail history for North Bend, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Bend since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Bend
- Last hail
- May 12, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 1991
24 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #212 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · North Bend
- 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 North Bend
The latest hail report in and around North Bend is from May 12, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Bend logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #212 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Bend accounts for 9% of the 279 reports filed in Dodge County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 4, 1991.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Bend 0.8
- Dodge County 7.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Bend 12
- Dodge County 71
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Bend 0%
- Dodge 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dodge | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dodge | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.68 ESE North Bend | Dodge | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.7 ESE North Bend | Dodge | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW Bay State | Dodge | 16:37 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 9 38%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.68 ESE North Bend | Dodge | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.7 ESE North Bend | Dodge | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW Bay State | Dodge | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | North Bend | Dodge | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Bay State | Dodge | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S North Bend | Dodge | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Bay State | Dodge | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | North Bend | Dodge | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | North Bend | Dodge | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | North Bend | Dodge | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N North Bend | Dodge | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | North Bend | Dodge | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Bend
Questions about hail in North Bend
How often does it hail in North Bend, Nebraska?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Bend since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #212 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Bend?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Bend?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 1991. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Bend?
The most recent report in this data is from May 12, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has North Bend 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 May 12, 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.