Hail history for Stockham, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stockham since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stockham
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 18, 2023
10 reports on 10 days since 1973 · #469 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Stockham
- 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 Stockham
The latest hail report in and around Stockham is from July 28, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stockham logged 6 reports on 6 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 #469 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stockham accounts for 4% of the 236 reports filed in Hamilton County.
30% 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 April 18, 2023 near 1.57 E Stockham.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stockham 0.3
- Hamilton County 7.0
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stockham 6
- Hamilton County 73
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stockham 30%
- Hamilton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.57 E Stockham | Hamilton | — | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Hamilton | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.71 ENE Eldorado | Clay | $150K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clay | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Stockham | Hamilton | $5K | 16:00 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 5 50%
- 1–2 in 2 20%
- 2 in + 3 30%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.71 ENE Eldorado | Clay | $150K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.57 E Stockham | Hamilton | — | 20:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.62 E Eldorado | Clay | — | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 10 S Aurora | Hamilton | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 9 S Hampton | Hamilton | — | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Stockham | Hamilton | $5K | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Stockham | Hamilton | — | 00:39 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Stockham | Hamilton | $20K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Hamilton | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clay | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stockham
Questions about hail in Stockham
How often does it hail in Stockham, Nebraska?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stockham since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #469 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stockham?
Most reports come in April, July, June. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stockham?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 18, 2023 near 1.57 E Stockham. 30% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stockham?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stockham had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 28, 2023.
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.