Hail history for Valley, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valley since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Valley
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 27, 2021
53 reports on 42 days since 1978 · #35 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Valley
- 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 Valley
The latest hail report in and around Valley is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 23, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Valley logged 34 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.7 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #35 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Valley accounts for 11% of the 496 reports filed in Douglas County.
4% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 27, 2021 near Valley.
Reports were up 27% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2016, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Valley 1.7
- Douglas County 13.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Valley 24
- Douglas County 91
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Valley 4%
- Douglas County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Valley | Douglas | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Valley | Douglas | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 NNW Valley | Douglas | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Valley | Douglas | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 W Valley | Douglas | $250K | 15:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 28%
- 1–2 in 36 68%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Valley | Douglas | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 W Valley | Douglas | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Leshara | Saunders | 12:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.04 W Valley | Douglas | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 W Valley | Douglas | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 W Valley | Douglas | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 W Valley | Douglas | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.93 NW Valley | Douglas | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Valley | Douglas | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 W Valley | Douglas | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.04 W Valley | Douglas | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Valley | Douglas | 17:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Valley
- Waterloo 7 km · 28
- Mead 15 km · 13
- Arlington 15 km · 11
- Fremont 17 km · 113
- Bennington 18 km · 18
- Colon 21 km · 17
- Cedar Bluffs 23 km · 18
- Ithaca 23 km · 11
Questions about hail in Valley
How often does it hail in Valley, Nebraska?
53 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valley since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.7 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Valley?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Valley?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 27, 2021 near Valley. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Valley?
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 Valley had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 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.