Hail history for Petersburg, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Petersburg since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Petersburg
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 14, 2012
22 reports on 19 days since 1980 · #246 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Petersburg
- 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 Petersburg
The latest hail report in and around Petersburg is from June 6, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Petersburg logged 14 reports on 11 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 #246 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Petersburg accounts for 12% of the 189 reports filed in Boone County.
9% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 14, 2012 near 3.09 W Petersburg.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Petersburg 0.7
- Boone County 4.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Petersburg 11
- Boone County 54
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Petersburg 9%
- Boone 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2022 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.09 W Petersburg | Boone | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1980 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Boone | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Boone | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 W Petersburg | Boone | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Boone | 23:06 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 4 18%
- 1–2 in 16 73%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.24 SW Petersburg | Boone | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Boone | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 W Petersburg | Boone | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Petersburg | Boone | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Petersburg | Boone | 06:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Petersburg | Boone | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Petersburg | Boone | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.09 W Petersburg | Boone | 11:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Petersburg | Boone | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Boone | 23:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NE Petersburg | Boone | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.92 SW Petersburg | Boone | 21:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Petersburg
Questions about hail in Petersburg
How often does it hail in Petersburg, Nebraska?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Petersburg since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #246 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Petersburg?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Petersburg?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 14, 2012 near 3.09 W Petersburg. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Petersburg?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Petersburg had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 6, 2022.
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.