Hail history for Shelby, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelby since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shelby
- Last hail
- Aug 18, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 23, 1998
23 reports on 21 days since 1986 · #227 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Shelby
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Shelby is from August 18, 2025. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Shelby
The latest hail report in and around Shelby is from August 18, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shelby logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #227 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shelby accounts for 16% of the 140 reports filed in Polk County.
4% 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 23, 1998 near 3 NE Shelby.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (22% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shelby 0.7
- Polk County 3.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shelby 11
- Polk County 47
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shelby 4%
- Polk County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 NE Shelby | Polk | $30K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shelby | Polk | — | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SSW Shelby | Polk | $150K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Shelby | Polk | $75K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Shelby | Polk | $25K | 01:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 26%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Shelby | Polk | — | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 ENE Shelby | Polk | — | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.5 ENE Shelby | Polk | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Shelby | Polk | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SSW Shelby | Polk | $150K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Shelby | Polk | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 ENE Shelby | Polk | $25K | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Shelby | Polk | $75K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Shelby | Polk | — | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Shelby | Polk | $25K | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Shelby | Polk | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Shelby | Polk | — | 00:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shelby
- Osceola 11 km · 43
- Rising City 11 km · 19
- Stromsburg 16 km · 20
- Gresham 19 km · 22
- Bellwood 23 km · 18
- Duncan 23 km · 12
- Silver Creek 24 km · 15
- David City 26 km · 38
Questions about hail in Shelby
How often does it hail in Shelby, Nebraska?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelby since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #227 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shelby?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shelby?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 23, 1998 near 3 NE Shelby. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shelby?
The most recent report in this data is from August 18, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shelby had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 18, 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.