Hail history for Seneca, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seneca
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 14, 1980
19 reports on 19 days since 1980 · #294 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Seneca
- 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 Seneca
The latest hail report in and around Seneca is from June 25, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seneca logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #294 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Seneca accounts for 10% of the 186 reports filed in Thomas County.
5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 14, 1980.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 1996, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seneca 0.4
- Thomas County 4.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seneca 8
- Thomas County 54
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seneca 5%
- Thomas 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1980 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Thomas | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 SE Seneca | Thomas | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Seneca | Thomas | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Seneca | Thomas | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Seneca | Thomas | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 37%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.58 SE Seneca | Thomas | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.16 ESE Seneca | Thomas | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Seneca | Thomas | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Seneca | Thomas | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Seneca | Thomas | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.75 E Mullen | Hooker | 04:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Seneca | Thomas | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Seneca | Thomas | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Seneca | Thomas | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Seneca | Thomas | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Seneca | Thomas | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Seneca | Thomas | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Seneca
Questions about hail in Seneca
How often does it hail in Seneca, Nebraska?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seneca since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #294 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seneca?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seneca?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 14, 1980. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seneca?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Seneca 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 June 25, 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.