Hail history for Steele City, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Steele City since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Steele City
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 28, 2019
13 reports on 11 days since 1984 · #402 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Steele City
- 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 Steele City
The latest hail report in and around Steele City is from March 6, 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 March 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Steele City logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #402 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Steele City accounts for 4% of the 295 reports filed in Jefferson County.
23% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 2019 near 0.69 N Steele City.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Steele City 0.4
- Jefferson County 8.2
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Steele City 6
- Jefferson County 78
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Steele City 23%
- Jefferson 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.53 WSW Steele City | Jefferson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 18:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 3 23%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.53 WSW Steele City | Jefferson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 WSW Steele City | Jefferson | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.6 N Steele City | Jefferson | 23:14 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Steele City | Jefferson | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Steele City | Jefferson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Steele City | Jefferson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Steele City | Jefferson | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Steele City
Questions about hail in Steele City
How often does it hail in Steele City, Nebraska?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Steele City since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #402 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Steele City?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Steele City?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 28, 2019 near 0.69 N Steele City. 23% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Steele City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 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 Steele City 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 March 6, 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.