Hail history for Stuart, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stuart since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stuart
- Last hail
- Aug 21, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 3, 2014
26 reports on 18 days since 1986 · #191 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Stuart
- 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 Stuart
The latest hail report in and around Stuart is from August 21, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 28, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stuart logged 17 reports on 9 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 #191 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stuart accounts for 5% of the 570 reports filed in Holt County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 3, 2014 near 0.51 W Stuart.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stuart 0.8
- Holt County 14.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stuart 9
- Holt County 121
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stuart 0%
- Holt County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 SE Stuart | Holt | — | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | — | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SSE Stuart | Holt | $25K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.44 W Stuart | Holt | $75K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 31%
- 1–2 in 18 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Stuart | Holt | 12:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Stuart | Holt | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.28 NW Stuart | Holt | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 SE Stuart | Holt | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Stuart | Holt | 23:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stuart
Questions about hail in Stuart
How often does it hail in Stuart, Nebraska?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stuart since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #191 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stuart?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stuart?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 3, 2014 near 0.51 W Stuart. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stuart?
The most recent report in this data is from August 21, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stuart 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 August 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.