Hail history for Sarben, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sarben since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sarben
- Last hail
- Sep 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 21, 2015
25 reports on 19 days since 1996 · #202 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Sarben
- 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 Sarben
The latest hail report in and around Sarben is from September 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sarben logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #202 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sarben accounts for 5% of the 461 reports filed in Keith County.
16% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 21, 2015 near 2.94 ENE Sarben.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 1996, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (32% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sarben 0.8
- Keith County 12.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sarben 12
- Keith County 113
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sarben 16%
- Keith County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2015 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2.94 ENE Sarben | Keith | $20K | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.19 WNW Sarben | Keith | — | 12:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NNE Sarben | Keith | — | 06:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 36%
- 1–2 in 12 48%
- 2 in + 4 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Sarben | Keith | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NNE Sarben | Keith | — | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.6 WNW Sutherland Res | Lincoln | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 N Sarben | Keith | — | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | $100K | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Sarben | Keith | — | 06:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 2.94 ENE Sarben | Keith | $20K | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE Sarben | Keith | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE Sarben | Keith | — | 08:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sarben
Questions about hail in Sarben
How often does it hail in Sarben, Nebraska?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sarben since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #202 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sarben?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sarben?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 21, 2015 near 2.94 ENE Sarben. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sarben?
The most recent report in this data is from September 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sarben had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 16, 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.