Hail history for Stratton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratton since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stratton
- Last hail
- Jun 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 15 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 1, 1990
40 reports on 34 days since 1990 · #73 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Stratton
- 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 Stratton
The latest hail report in and around Stratton is from June 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stratton logged 24 reports on 23 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about twice the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #73 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stratton accounts for 11% of the 371 reports filed in Hitchcock County.
10% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 1, 1990.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stratton 1.2
- Hitchcock County 11.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stratton 23
- Hitchcock County 103
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stratton 10%
- Hitchcock County 13%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1990 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Hitchcock | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.13 NNW Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Stratton | Hitchcock | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 NNW Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:04 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 14 35%
- 1–2 in 22 55%
- 2 in + 4 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.4 WSW Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.13 NNW Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 NNW Stratton | Hitchcock | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Stratton | Hitchcock | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.17 NW Stratton | Hitchcock | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Stratton | Hitchcock | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.72 E Stratton | Hitchcock | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.01 NE Stratton | Hitchcock | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.19 WNW Stratton | Hitchcock | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.01 NW Stratton | Hitchcock | 17:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stratton
Questions about hail in Stratton
How often does it hail in Stratton, Nebraska?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratton since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stratton?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stratton?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 1, 1990. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stratton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 21, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stratton had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 15 reports. The most recent was June 21, 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.