Hail history for Trenton, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Trenton since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Trenton
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 20 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 6, 1996
61 reports on 37 days since 1972 · #27 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Trenton
- 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 Trenton
The latest hail report in and around Trenton is from May 18, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Trenton logged 46 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.3 reports a year. That is 3.8 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #27 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Trenton accounts for 16% of the 371 reports filed in Hitchcock County.
12% 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 June 6, 1996 near Trenton.
Reports were up 71% in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2024, with 14 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Trenton 2.3
- Hitchcock County 11.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Trenton 26
- Hitchcock County 103
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Trenton 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | 14 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 3 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 14, 2024 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Trenton | Hitchcock | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.29 S Trenton | Hitchcock | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1972 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hitchcock | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 SE Trenton | Hitchcock | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.22 ESE Trenton | Hitchcock | 14:59 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 18 30%
- 1–2 in 36 59%
- 2 in + 7 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.4 ESE Trenton | Hitchcock | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.45 NNE Trenton | Hitchcock | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.89 ENE Swanson Lake | Hitchcock | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 W Trenton Arpt | Hitchcock | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.76 WNW Trenton Arpt | Hitchcock | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SSE Trenton | Hitchcock | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.29 S Trenton | Hitchcock | 20:08 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 E Swanson Lake | Hitchcock | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.96 ESE Trenton | Hitchcock | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.43 E Trenton | Hitchcock | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.37 SSW Trenton Arpt | Hitchcock | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 WNW Trenton Arpt | Hitchcock | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Trenton
- Culbertson 16 km · 46
- Stratton 18 km · 40
- Palisade 21 km · 39
- Hamlet 30 km · 28
- McCook 33 km · 110
- Max 34 km · 10
- Hayes Center 37 km · 37
- Wauneta 41 km · 26
Questions about hail in Trenton
How often does it hail in Trenton, Nebraska?
61 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Trenton since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.3 reports a year. That ranks #27 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Trenton?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Trenton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 6, 1996 near Trenton. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Trenton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Trenton had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 20 reports. The most recent was May 18, 2025.
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.