Hail history for Palmyra, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmyra since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Palmyra
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 29, 1991
28 reports on 23 days since 1991 · #169 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Palmyra
- 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 Palmyra
The latest hail report in and around Palmyra is from July 3, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Palmyra logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 58% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #169 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Palmyra accounts for 13% of the 219 reports filed in Otoe County.
4% 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 May 29, 1991.
Reports were down 54% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Palmyra 0.9
- Otoe County 5.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Palmyra 15
- Otoe County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Palmyra 4%
- Otoe County 6%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Otoe | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Palmyra | Otoe | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Palmyra | Otoe | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 SW Palmyra | Otoe | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNW Palmyra | Otoe | 19:09 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 8 29%
- 1–2 in 19 68%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Palmyra | Otoe | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.73 W Palmyra | Otoe | 03:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Palmyra | Otoe | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Palmyra | Otoe | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 SW Palmyra | Otoe | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Palmyra | Otoe | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Palmyra | Otoe | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Palmyra | Otoe | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Palmyra | Otoe | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNW Palmyra | Otoe | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Palmyra | Otoe | 00:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.87 NW Palmyra | Otoe | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Palmyra
Questions about hail in Palmyra
How often does it hail in Palmyra, Nebraska?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Palmyra since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #169 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Palmyra?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Palmyra?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 29, 1991. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Palmyra?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Palmyra had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 3, 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.