Hail history for Seward, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seward since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Seward
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jul 18, 1961
43 reports on 33 days since 1961 · #63 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Seward
- 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 Seward
The latest hail report in and around Seward is from June 11, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 14, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Seward logged 24 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #63 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Seward accounts for 20% of the 218 reports filed in Seward 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 3.50 in (teacup) on July 18, 1961.
Reports were down 15% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2026, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Seward 1.2
- Seward County 6.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Seward 16
- Seward County 70
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Seward 7%
- Seward County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1961 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Seward | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Krutz Arpt | Seward | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Seward | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Seward | Seward | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Seward | Seward | 20:10 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 11 26%
- 1–2 in 29 67%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNW Ruby | Seward | 03:06 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 ENE Tamora | Seward | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Krutz Arpt | Seward | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Seward | Seward | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Krutz Arpt | Seward | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Seward | Seward | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 NNW Ruby | Seward | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNW Ruby | Seward | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Krutz Arpt | Seward | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Krutz Arpt | Seward | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Krutz Arpt | Seward | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.2 WNW Krutz Arpt | Seward | 22:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Seward
- Staplehurst 10 km · 14
- Garland 10 km · 10
- Milford 16 km · 25
- Malcolm 19 km · 29
- Pleasant Dale 19 km · 19
- Dwight 20 km · 13
- Utica 21 km · 37
- Beaver Crossing 21 km · 10
Questions about hail in Seward
How often does it hail in Seward, Nebraska?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Seward since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Seward?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Seward?
3.50 in (teacup size) on July 18, 1961. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Seward?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Seward had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was June 11, 2026.
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.