Hail history for Wauneta, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wauneta since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wauneta
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 7, 2024
26 reports on 23 days since 1967 · #192 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Wauneta
- 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 Wauneta
The latest hail report in and around Wauneta is from June 24, 2026, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wauneta logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #192 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wauneta accounts for 7% of the 350 reports filed in Chase County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 7, 2024 near Wauneta.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wauneta 0.7
- Chase County 9.3
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wauneta 10
- Chase County 91
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wauneta 15%
- Chase County 15%
- 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 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | Wauneta | Chase | $25K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 S Wauneta | Chase | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1967 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Chase | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Wauneta | Chase | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauneta | Chase | — | 14:39 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 7 27%
- 1–2 in 15 58%
- 2 in + 4 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Wauneta | Chase | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauneta | Chase | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | Wauneta | Chase | $25K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.8 SSW Wauneta | Chase | — | 22:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Wauneta | Chase | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Wauneta | Chase | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauneta | Chase | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 S Wauneta | Chase | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Wauneta | Chase | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW Wauneta | Chase | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wauneta | Chase | — | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Wauneta | Chase | — | 23:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wauneta
Questions about hail in Wauneta
How often does it hail in Wauneta, Nebraska?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wauneta since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #192 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wauneta?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wauneta?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 7, 2024 near Wauneta. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wauneta?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 2026 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wauneta had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 24, 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.