Hail history for Waverly, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waverly since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waverly
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 18, 2018
33 reports on 29 days since 1971 · #117 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Waverly
- 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 Waverly
The latest hail report in and around Waverly is from June 11, 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 June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waverly logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #117 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waverly accounts for 6% of the 511 reports filed in Lancaster County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 18, 2018 near 0.52 W Waverly.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waverly 0.8
- Lancaster County 13.6
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waverly 13
- Lancaster County 112
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waverly 0%
- Lancaster County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Waverly | Lancaster | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Waverly | Lancaster | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waverly | Lancaster | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Waverly | Lancaster | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waverly | Lancaster | 20:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 39%
- 1–2 in 20 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waverly | Lancaster | 04:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Waverly | Lancaster | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Waverly | Lancaster | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waverly | Lancaster | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Waverly | Lancaster | 05:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Waverly | Lancaster | 22:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waverly | Lancaster | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waverly | Lancaster | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Waverly | Lancaster | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Waverly | Lancaster | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SW Waverly | Lancaster | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Waverly | Lancaster | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waverly
Questions about hail in Waverly
How often does it hail in Waverly, Nebraska?
33 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waverly since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waverly?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waverly?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 18, 2018 near 0.52 W Waverly. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waverly?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 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 Waverly had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 11, 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.