Hail history for Reynolds, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reynolds since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Reynolds
- Last hail
- May 8, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 16, 2017
20 reports on 17 days since 1996 · #278 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Reynolds
- 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 Reynolds
The latest hail report in and around Reynolds is from May 8, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Reynolds logged 12 reports on 10 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 #278 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Reynolds accounts for 7% of the 295 reports filed in Jefferson County.
10% 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 16, 2017 near 0.87 SW Reynolds.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Reynolds 0.6
- Jefferson County 8.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Reynolds 10
- Jefferson County 78
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Reynolds 10%
- Jefferson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 SW Reynolds | Jefferson | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | Reynolds | Jefferson | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 SSE Reynolds | Jefferson | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 S Reynolds | Jefferson | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Reynolds | Jefferson | 19:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 8 40%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Reynolds | Jefferson | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 S Reynolds | Jefferson | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 SW Reynolds | Jefferson | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 7 ENE Hubbell | Thayer | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 7.18 ENE Hubbell | Thayer | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WSW Reynolds | Jefferson | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.72 SE Gilead | Thayer | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Reynolds | Jefferson | 20:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | Reynolds | Jefferson | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Reynolds | Jefferson | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.19 SSE Reynolds | Jefferson | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Reynolds | Jefferson | 14:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Reynolds
Questions about hail in Reynolds
How often does it hail in Reynolds, Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reynolds since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #278 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Reynolds?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Reynolds?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 16, 2017 near 0.87 SW Reynolds. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Reynolds?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Reynolds had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reynolds since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 8, 2021.
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.