Hail history for Stapleton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stapleton since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stapleton
- Last hail
- Jul 30, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 5, 1999
39 reports on 33 days since 1958 · #77 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Stapleton
- 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 Stapleton
The latest hail report in and around Stapleton is from July 30, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 30, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stapleton logged 17 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 42% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #77 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stapleton accounts for 19% of the 207 reports filed in Logan 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 5, 1999 near Stapleton.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stapleton 0.8
- Logan County 5.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stapleton 11
- Logan County 61
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stapleton 5%
- Logan County 9%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Stapleton | Logan | $50K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1979 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Logan | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Stapleton | Logan | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stapleton | Logan | $200K | 18:55 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 12 31%
- 1–2 in 25 64%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.04 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Stapleton | Logan | — | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.59 W Stapleton | Logan | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Stapleton | Logan | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | $15K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | $8K | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Stapleton | Logan | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stapleton
Questions about hail in Stapleton
How often does it hail in Stapleton, Nebraska?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stapleton since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #77 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stapleton?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stapleton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 5, 1999 near Stapleton. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stapleton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 30, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stapleton 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 July 30, 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.