Hail history for Valparaiso, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valparaiso since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Valparaiso
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 22, 1966
16 reports on 15 days since 1966 · #360 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Valparaiso
- 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 Valparaiso
The latest hail report in and around Valparaiso is from March 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Valparaiso logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 17% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #360 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Valparaiso accounts for 6% of the 285 reports filed in Saunders County.
13% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 22, 1966.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Valparaiso 0.5
- Saunders County 7.5
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Valparaiso 9
- Saunders County 77
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Valparaiso 13%
- Saunders 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1966 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Saunders | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 1986 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Saunders | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Valparaiso | Saunders | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Valparaiso | Saunders | 09:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Saunders | 21:20 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 3 19%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 SW Valparaiso | Saunders | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Valparaiso | Saunders | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Valparaiso | Saunders | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Touhy | Saunders | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.69 WSW Touhy | Saunders | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Valparaiso | Saunders | 09:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Valparaiso | Saunders | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 E Valparaiso | Saunders | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.08 W Valparaiso | Saunders | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Touhy | Saunders | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Valparaiso | Saunders | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Valparaiso | Saunders | 19:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Valparaiso
Questions about hail in Valparaiso
How often does it hail in Valparaiso, Nebraska?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valparaiso since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #360 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Valparaiso?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Valparaiso?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 22, 1966. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Valparaiso?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 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 Valparaiso had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 6, 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.