Hail history for Primrose, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Primrose since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Primrose
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 4, 2012
12 reports on 12 days since 1997 · #423 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Primrose
- 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 Primrose
The latest hail report in and around Primrose is from June 16, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Primrose logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #423 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Primrose accounts for 6% of the 189 reports filed in Boone 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 4, 2012 near 0.86 SW Primrose.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Primrose 0.5
- Boone County 4.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Primrose 10
- Boone County 54
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Primrose 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Primrose | Boone | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 N Primrose | Boone | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 W Primrose | Boone | 16:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 W Primrose | Boone | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 5 SE Spalding | Greeley | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.8 ESE Primrose | Boone | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Primrose | Boone | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Primrose | Boone | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 N Primrose | Boone | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Primrose | Boone | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Primrose | Boone | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Primrose
- Cedar Rapids 10 km · 21
- Spalding 13 km · 20
- Albion 21 km · 49
- Belgrade 22 km · 12
- Greeley Center 26 km · 31
- Wolbach 28 km · 19
- Petersburg 29 km · 22
- St. Edward 32 km · 16
Questions about hail in Primrose
How often does it hail in Primrose, Nebraska?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Primrose since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #423 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Primrose?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Primrose?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 4, 2012 near 0.86 SW Primrose. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Primrose?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Primrose had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 16, 2023.
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.