Hail history for Stanton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stanton
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 23, 1998
26 reports on 25 days since 1980 · #190 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Stanton
- 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
The latest hail report in and around Stanton is from April 1, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 1, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stanton logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #190 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stanton accounts for 23% of the 115 reports filed in Stanton County.
8% 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 Stanton.
The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stanton 0.3
- Stanton County 2.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stanton 5
- Stanton County 27
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stanton 8%
- Stanton County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Stanton | Stanton | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.54 E Stanton | Stanton | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stanton | Stanton | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Stanton | Stanton | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stanton | Stanton | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 35%
- 1–2 in 15 58%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Stanton | Stanton | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Stanton | Stanton | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Stanton | Stanton | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.54 E Stanton | Stanton | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Stanton | Stanton | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Stanton | Stanton | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stanton | Stanton | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Stanton | Stanton | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Stanton | Stanton | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Stanton | Stanton | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Stanton | Stanton | 01:11 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Stanton | Stanton | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stanton
Questions about hail in Stanton
How often does it hail in Stanton, Nebraska?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stanton?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stanton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 23, 1998 near Stanton. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stanton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 1, 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.