Hail history for Washington County, Nebraska
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 26 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.75 in
- softball · Jun 3, 2014
163 reports on 111 days since 1960 · #75 of 94 Nebraska counties
Hail map · Washington County
- 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 Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 87 reports on 51 hail days, about 4.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Nebraska county (5.8 a year) and ranks #75 of 94 Nebraska counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 1% of all 25,203 hail reports in Nebraska.
15% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Nebraska county. The largest hail on record here is 4.75 in (softball) on June 3, 2014 near 0.07 SW Orum.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (42) compared with 2006–2015 (45). The busiest year was 2025, with 13 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 4.3
- Median Nebraska county 5.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 51
- Median Nebraska county 65
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 15%
- Median Nebraska county 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 12 | 13 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 12 | 4.00 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2014 | 4.75 insoftball | 0.07 SW Orum | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.79 SSW Ft Calhoun | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 1.04 E Arlington | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 3.25 inteacup | 4.98 WSW Ft Calhoun | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.04 W Nashville | 18:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 57 35%
- 1–2 in 81 50%
- 2 in + 25 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.21 NE Spiker | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.88 WSW Kennard | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.04 W Nashville | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 NE Blair | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.11 W Nashville | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 3.25 inteacup | 4.98 WSW Ft Calhoun | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 W Ft Calhoun | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.32 SW De Soto | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.63 WSW Ft Calhoun | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 W Ft Calhoun | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.08 SW Kennard | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kennard | 17:39 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Washington County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Blair | 53 | 3.00 in |
| Fort Calhoun | 33 | 4.50 in |
| Arlington | 11 | 4.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herman | 9 | 8 | May 15, 2026 |
| Kennard | 9 | 8 | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Fontanelle | 6 | 5 | Apr 17, 2025 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Nebraska?
163 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.3 reports a year. That ranks #75 of 94 Nebraska counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
4.75 in (softball size) on June 3, 2014 near 0.07 SW Orum. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
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 Washington County had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 26 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.