Hail history for Spalding, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spalding since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spalding
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2012
20 reports on 19 days since 1968 · #279 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Spalding
- 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 Spalding
The latest hail report in and around Spalding is from July 21, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spalding logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #279 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spalding accounts for 15% of the 135 reports filed in Greeley 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 14, 2012 near 3.49 N Spalding.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spalding 0.6
- Greeley County 3.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spalding 10
- Greeley County 46
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spalding 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.49 N Spalding | Greeley | $1.0 million | 10:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Spalding | Greeley | $25K | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Spalding | Greeley | $500K | 10:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Spalding | Greeley | $5K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spalding | Greeley | $50K | 03:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 20%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Spalding | Greeley | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSE Spalding | Greeley | — | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Spalding | Greeley | $25K | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Spalding | Greeley | — | 10:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.49 N Spalding | Greeley | $1.0 million | 10:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Spalding | Greeley | $500K | 10:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Spalding | Greeley | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Spalding | Greeley | $5K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Spalding | Greeley | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Spalding | Greeley | $5K | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Spalding | Greeley | $5K | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 14 SE Bartlett | Wheeler | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spalding
- Primrose 13 km · 12
- Greeley Center 21 km · 31
- Cedar Rapids 23 km · 21
- Bartlett 27 km · 21
- Albion 30 km · 49
- Petersburg 30 km · 22
- Wolbach 32 km · 19
- Belgrade 35 km · 12
Questions about hail in Spalding
How often does it hail in Spalding, Nebraska?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spalding since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #279 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spalding?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spalding?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2012 near 3.49 N Spalding. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spalding?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spalding had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spalding since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2017.
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.