Hail history for Pleasanton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasanton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pleasanton
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 17, 2009
19 reports on 18 days since 1974 · #292 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Pleasanton
- 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 Pleasanton
The latest hail report in and around Pleasanton is from April 1, 2025, 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 April 1, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pleasanton logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #292 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pleasanton accounts for 5% of the 385 reports filed in Buffalo County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 17, 2009 near 1.25 WSW Pleasanton.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pleasanton 0.5
- Buffalo County 11.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pleasanton 8
- Buffalo County 114
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pleasanton 5%
- Buffalo County 9%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WSW Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Pleasanton | Buffalo | $25K | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Pleasanton | Buffalo | $50K | 23:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 02:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 14 74%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Pleasanton | Buffalo | $25K | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Pleasanton | Buffalo | $50K | 23:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 S Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 02:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 WSW Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Pleasanton | Buffalo | $2K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasanton | Buffalo | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Pleasanton | Buffalo | $50K | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pleasanton
Questions about hail in Pleasanton
How often does it hail in Pleasanton, Nebraska?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasanton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #292 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pleasanton?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pleasanton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 17, 2009 near 1.25 WSW Pleasanton. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pleasanton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pleasanton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.