Hail history for Odessa, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Odessa since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Odessa
- Last hail
- Jul 22, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 22, 2023
16 reports on 13 days since 1980 · #353 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Odessa
- 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 Odessa
The latest hail report in and around Odessa is from July 22, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Odessa logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #353 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Odessa accounts for 4% of the 385 reports filed in Buffalo County.
19% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 22, 2023 near 13.29 N Funk.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Odessa 0.5
- Buffalo County 11.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Odessa 8
- Buffalo County 114
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Odessa 19%
- Buffalo County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 13.29 N Funk | Phelps | $200K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.09 SE Odessa | Buffalo | $200K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1996 | 2.50 intennis ball | Odessa | Buffalo | $50K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.06 WSW Odessa | Buffalo | $400K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Odessa | Buffalo | $10K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 6%
- 1–2 in 12 75%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 13.29 N Funk | Phelps | $200K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.34 SE Elm Creek | Buffalo | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.09 SE Odessa | Buffalo | $200K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.49 N Odessa | Buffalo | — | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.06 WSW Odessa | Buffalo | $400K | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Odessa | Buffalo | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Odessa | Buffalo | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Odessa | Buffalo | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.96 NNE Odessa | Buffalo | $5K | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Odessa | Buffalo | $10K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 13 N Funk | Phelps | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Odessa | Buffalo | — | 07:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Odessa
Questions about hail in Odessa
How often does it hail in Odessa, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Odessa since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #353 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Odessa?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Odessa?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 22, 2023 near 13.29 N Funk. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Odessa?
The most recent report in this data is from July 22, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Odessa had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 22, 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.