Hail history for Stanton County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Stanton County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stanton County
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 18, 2004
115 reports on 80 days since 1955 · #88 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Stanton County
- 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 Stanton County
The latest hail report in Stanton County is from May 18, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stanton County logged 45 reports on 27 hail days, about 2.3 reports a year. That is 39% of the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #88 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Stanton County holds 0% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
11% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on April 18, 2004 near 10 NW Stanton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (22) compared with 2006–2015 (23). The busiest year was 2015, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stanton County 2.3
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stanton County 27
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stanton County 11%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | 10 NW Stanton | $100K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 3.00 inteacup | 9 S Stanton | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4.94 NNE Stanton | — | 09:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7.21 NW Stanton | — | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Stanton | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 32 28%
- 1–2 in 70 61%
- 2 in + 13 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Pilger | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11.99 SSE Stanton | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.72 W Stanton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Stanton | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.35 NW Stanton | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.78 NW Stanton | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.78 NW Stanton | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Pilger | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.91 SE Stanton | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.94 NNE Stanton | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 W Pilger | 22:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.94 NNE Stanton | 22:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Stanton County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 26 | 2.75 in |
| Pilger | 16 | 2.50 in |
| Woodland Park | 11 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Stanton County
How often does it hail in Stanton County, Nebraska?
115 hail reports have been logged in Stanton County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.3 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stanton County?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stanton County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 18, 2004 near 10 NW Stanton. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stanton County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.