Hail history for Syracuse, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Syracuse since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Syracuse
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 30, 1961
31 reports on 30 days since 1961 · #136 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Syracuse
- 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 Syracuse
The latest hail report in and around Syracuse is from July 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Syracuse logged 14 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 17% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #136 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Syracuse accounts for 14% of the 219 reports filed in Otoe 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 30, 1961.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Syracuse 0.7
- Otoe County 5.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Syracuse 14
- Otoe County 69
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Syracuse 10%
- Otoe County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1961 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Otoe | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.75 NNW Syracuse | Otoe | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1975 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Otoe | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Syracuse | Otoe | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Syracuse | Otoe | 16:20 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 10 32%
- 1–2 in 18 58%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Syracuse | Otoe | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Syracuse | Otoe | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.75 NNW Syracuse | Otoe | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Syracuse | Otoe | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Syracuse | Otoe | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Syracuse | Otoe | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Syracuse | Otoe | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Syracuse | Otoe | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Syracuse | Otoe | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Syracuse | Otoe | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 SSW Syracuse | Otoe | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Syracuse | Otoe | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Syracuse
Questions about hail in Syracuse
How often does it hail in Syracuse, Nebraska?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Syracuse since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Syracuse?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Syracuse?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 30, 1961. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Syracuse?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 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 Syracuse had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 3, 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.