Hail history for Paxton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paxton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Paxton
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 13, 1981
39 reports on 31 days since 1974 · #76 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Paxton
- 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 Paxton
The latest hail report in and around Paxton is from July 4, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paxton logged 20 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #76 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paxton accounts for 8% of the 461 reports filed in Keith County.
13% 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 June 13, 1981.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2020, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paxton 1.0
- Keith County 12.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paxton 16
- Keith County 113
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paxton 13%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1981 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Keith | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Paxton | Keith | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 E Paxton | Keith | $10K | 06:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.61 SSE Sarben | Keith | — | 06:03 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | — | — | 13:40 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 10 26%
- 1–2 in 24 62%
- 2 in + 5 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.46 SE Paxton | Keith | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Paxton | Keith | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WSW Paxton | Keith | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Paxton | Keith | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Paxton | Keith | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SE Paxton | Keith | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SE Paxton | Keith | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Paxton | Keith | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Paxton | Keith | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Paxton | Keith | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.61 SSE Sarben | Keith | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.61 SSE Sarben | Keith | 16:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paxton
Questions about hail in Paxton
How often does it hail in Paxton, Nebraska?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paxton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paxton?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paxton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 13, 1981. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paxton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paxton 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 July 4, 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.