Hail history for Overton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Overton since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Overton
- Last hail
- Oct 3, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 3, 2023
25 reports on 19 days since 1978 · #200 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Overton
- 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 Overton
The latest hail report in and around Overton is from October 3, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on October 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Overton logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #200 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Overton accounts for 7% of the 367 reports filed in Dawson 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 October 3, 2023 near 3.34 NE Overton.
Reports were up 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Overton 0.7
- Dawson County 12.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Overton 9
- Dawson County 115
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Overton 0%
- Dawson County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 NE Overton | Dawson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Overton | Dawson | $250K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Overton | Dawson | $25K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Grand Is | Hall | $250K | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Overton | Dawson | $20K | 08:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 28%
- 1–2 in 18 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 NE Overton | Dawson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Overton | Dawson | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNW Overton | Dawson | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.92 WNW Overton | Dawson | — | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Overton | Dawson | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Overton | Dawson | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Overton | Dawson | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NNW Overton | Dawson | $25K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Overton | Dawson | $250K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Overton | Dawson | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Overton | Dawson | $25K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SW Overton | Dawson | $250K | 14:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Overton
Questions about hail in Overton
How often does it hail in Overton, Nebraska?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Overton since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #200 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Overton?
Most reports come in May, June, October. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Overton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 3, 2023 near 3.34 NE Overton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Overton?
The most recent report in this data is from October 3, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Overton 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 October 3, 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.