Hail history for Sutton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sutton since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sutton
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 14, 2020
23 reports on 21 days since 1978 · #229 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Sutton
- 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 Sutton
The latest hail report in and around Sutton is from July 28, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sutton logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #229 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sutton accounts for 8% of the 297 reports filed in Clay County.
17% 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 August 14, 2020 near Sutton.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sutton 0.8
- Clay County 9.1
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sutton 13
- Clay County 88
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sutton 17%
- Clay 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sutton | Clay | $1.0 million | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1987 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Clay | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.96 NNE Saronville | Clay | $250K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 1978 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Clay | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Sutton | Clay | $50K | 18:27 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 4 17%
- 1–2 in 15 65%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.96 NNE Saronville | Clay | $250K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Sutton | Clay | $50K | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.54 WSW Grafton | Fillmore | — | 20:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Sutton | Clay | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Sutton | Clay | — | 22:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sutton | Clay | $1.0 million | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Sutton | Clay | — | 21:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sutton | Clay | $50K | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Sutton | Clay | — | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Sutton | Clay | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Sutton | Clay | $50K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Sutton | Clay | $25K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sutton
Questions about hail in Sutton
How often does it hail in Sutton, Nebraska?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sutton since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #229 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sutton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sutton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 14, 2020 near Sutton. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sutton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sutton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.