Hail history for Ponca, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ponca since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ponca
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 31, 2020
21 reports on 19 days since 1986 · #259 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Ponca
- 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 Ponca
The latest hail report in and around Ponca is from May 18, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ponca logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #259 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ponca accounts for 12% of the 177 reports filed in Dixon 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 August 31, 2020 near 0.86 SW Ponca.
Reports were up 350% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ponca 0.6
- Dixon County 3.9
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ponca 9
- Dixon County 46
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ponca 0%
- Dixon County 7%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Ponca | Dixon | 03:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WSW Ponca | Dixon | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 SSW Ponca | Dixon | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Ponca | Dixon | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Ponca | Dixon | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 38%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.64 WNW Ponca | Dixon | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.04 W Ponca | Dixon | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.64 WNW Ponca | Dixon | 00:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Ponca | Dixon | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Ponca | Dixon | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Ponca | Dixon | 03:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.31 SSW Ponca | Dixon | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WSW Ponca | Dixon | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Ponca | Dixon | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Ponca | Dixon | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 SSW Ponca | Dixon | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Ponca | Dixon | 02:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ponca
- Martinsburg 12 km · 13
- Newcastle 17 km · 28
- Jackson 17 km · 12
- Allen 20 km · 12
- Hubbard 22 km · 11
- Maskell 26 km · 12
- South Sioux City 27 km · 22
- Dakota City 29 km · 13
Questions about hail in Ponca
How often does it hail in Ponca, Nebraska?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ponca since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #259 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ponca?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ponca?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 31, 2020 near 0.86 SW Ponca. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ponca?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 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 Ponca had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.