Hail history for Union, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Union since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Union
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Oct 4, 2013
21 reports on 20 days since 1970 · #265 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Union
- 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 Union
The latest hail report in and around Union is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Union logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #265 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Union accounts for 8% of the 258 reports filed in Cass 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 2.75 in (baseball) on October 4, 2013 near 1.73 NW Union.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Union 0.6
- Cass County 7.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Union 10
- Cass County 79
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Union 10%
- Cass County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.73 NW Union | Cass | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1970 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Cass | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Union | Cass | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 00:26 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 6 29%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Union | Cass | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 SSW Union | Cass | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.73 NW Union | Cass | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 SSW Union | Cass | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 WSW Union | Cass | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.21 WSW Union | Cass | 19:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Union
- Murray 11 km · 11
- Nebraska City 16 km · 33
- Avoca 17 km · 11
- Dunbar 19 km · 27
- Weeping Water 19 km · 17
- Plattsmouth 21 km · 37
- Syracuse 28 km · 31
- Louisville 29 km · 18
Questions about hail in Union
How often does it hail in Union, Nebraska?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Union since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #265 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Union?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Union?
2.75 in (baseball size) on October 4, 2013 near 1.73 NW Union. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Union?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 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 Union 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 May 15, 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.