Hail history for Verdigre, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Verdigre since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Verdigre
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 20, 1985
30 reports on 27 days since 1981 · #151 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Verdigre
- 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 Verdigre
The latest hail report in and around Verdigre is from June 29, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Verdigre 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 #151 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Verdigre accounts for 9% of the 327 reports filed in Knox 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 20, 1985.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Verdigre 0.6
- Knox County 7.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Verdigre 10
- Knox County 87
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Verdigre 10%
- Knox 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1985 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Knox | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Verdigre | Knox | — | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 E Verdigre | Knox | $50K | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Verdigre | Knox | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | — | 22:45 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 16 53%
- 1–2 in 11 37%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Verdigre | Knox | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Verdigre | Knox | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Verdigre | Knox | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 E Verdigre | Knox | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Verdigre | Knox | 02:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 NNW Verdigre | Knox | 11:12 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Verdigre | Knox | 22:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Verdigre | Knox | 18:44 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Verdigre
Questions about hail in Verdigre
How often does it hail in Verdigre, Nebraska?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Verdigre since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Verdigre?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Verdigre?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 20, 1985. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Verdigre?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Verdigre 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 June 29, 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.