Hail history for Ogallala, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ogallala since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ogallala
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 21, 2003
67 reports on 50 days since 1962 · #18 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Ogallala
- 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 Ogallala
The latest hail report in and around Ogallala is from August 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 19, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ogallala logged 35 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #18 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ogallala accounts for 15% of the 461 reports filed in Keith County.
21% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 21, 2003 near Ogallala.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2024, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ogallala 1.8
- Keith County 12.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ogallala 23
- Keith County 113
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ogallala 21%
- Keith 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 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2003 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Ogallala | Keith | $1.0 million | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Keith | — | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 S Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Ogallala | Keith | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Keith | — | 21:00 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 17 25%
- 1–2 in 36 54%
- 2 in + 14 21%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Ogallala | Keith | — | 00:49 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ogallala | Keith | — | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 E Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 S Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.9 WSW Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.08 W Ogallala | Keith | $1K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.04 W Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.52 W Ogallala | Keith | $1.0 million | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Ogallala | Keith | — | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Ogallala | Keith | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.12 E Ogallala | Keith | — | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Ogallala | Keith | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ogallala
Questions about hail in Ogallala
How often does it hail in Ogallala, Nebraska?
67 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ogallala since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ogallala?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ogallala?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 21, 2003 near Ogallala. 21% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ogallala?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ogallala had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was August 17, 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.