Hail history for Riverton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverton since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Riverton
- Last hail
- May 6, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 27, 2012
16 reports on 15 days since 1984 · #357 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Riverton
- 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 Riverton
The latest hail report in and around Riverton is from May 6, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Riverton logged 10 reports on 9 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 #357 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Riverton accounts for 9% of the 186 reports filed in Franklin County.
6% 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 May 27, 2012 near Riverton.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Riverton 0.5
- Franklin County 5.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Riverton 9
- Franklin County 70
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Riverton 6%
- Franklin County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Riverton | Franklin | $50K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Riverton | Franklin | $5K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverton | Franklin | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverton | Franklin | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Riverton | Franklin | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 6%
- 1–2 in 14 88%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Riverton | Franklin | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Riverton | Franklin | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverton | Franklin | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Franklin | — | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | Riverton | Franklin | $50K | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Riverton | Franklin | $25K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Franklin | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Riverton | Franklin | $5K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 5 W Inavale | Webster | — | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Inavale | Webster | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Franklin | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Franklin | $50K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Riverton
Questions about hail in Riverton
How often does it hail in Riverton, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Riverton since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #357 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Riverton?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Riverton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 27, 2012 near Riverton. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Riverton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Riverton 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 May 6, 2024.
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.