Hail history for Parks, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parks since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parks
- Last hail
- Sep 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2014
22 reports on 18 days since 1979 · #245 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Parks
- 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 Parks
The latest hail report in and around Parks is from September 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parks 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 #245 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parks accounts for 6% of the 351 reports filed in Dundy 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 May 7, 2014 near 0.87 SW Parks.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parks 0.8
- Dundy County 9.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parks 12
- Dundy County 108
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parks 0%
- Dundy County 13%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Parks | Dundy | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 WSW Parks | Dundy | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 W Parks | Dundy | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 WSW Parks | Dundy | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Parks | Dundy | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 ESE Parks | Dundy | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WSW Parks | Dundy | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 ESE Parks | Dundy | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.46 WSW Parks | Dundy | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Parks | Dundy | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Parks | Dundy | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 WSW Parks | Dundy | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.12 W Parks | Dundy | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Parks | Dundy | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.73 WSW Parks | Dundy | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.96 SW Parks | Dundy | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.26 ENE Parks | Dundy | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parks
Questions about hail in Parks
How often does it hail in Parks, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parks since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #245 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parks?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parks?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2014 near 0.87 SW Parks. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parks?
The most recent report in this data is from September 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Parks had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was September 16, 2025.
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.