Hail history for Scotia, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scotia since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Scotia
- Last hail
- Sep 30, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 4, 2010
15 reports on 14 days since 1974 · #371 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Scotia
- 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 Scotia
The latest hail report in and around Scotia is from September 30, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Scotia logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #371 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Scotia accounts for 11% of the 135 reports filed in Greeley County.
7% 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 4, 2010 near 1 W Scotia.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Scotia 0.5
- Greeley County 3.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Scotia 9
- Greeley County 46
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Scotia 7%
- Greeley County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 W Scotia | Greeley | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Scotia | Greeley | $75K | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NNE Scotia | Greeley | $25K | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Scotia | Greeley | $5K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Scotia | Greeley | $10K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Scotia | Greeley | $75K | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Scotia | Greeley | $100K | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Scotia | Greeley | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Scotia | Greeley | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NNE Scotia | Greeley | $25K | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.04 E Scotia | Greeley | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Scotia | Greeley | — | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 W Scotia | Greeley | — | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Scotia | Greeley | $10K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Scotia | Greeley | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Scotia | Greeley | $5K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Scotia | Greeley | $10K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Scotia
- North Loup 7 km · 18
- Greeley Center 17 km · 31
- Elba 23 km · 23
- Ord 24 km · 49
- Ashton 26 km · 27
- Wolbach 27 km · 19
- Farwell 29 km · 22
- Loup City 31 km · 34
Questions about hail in Scotia
How often does it hail in Scotia, Nebraska?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scotia since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #371 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Scotia?
Most reports come in June, May, September. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Scotia?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 4, 2010 near 1 W Scotia. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Scotia?
The most recent report in this data is from September 30, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Scotia had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Scotia since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 30, 2019.
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.