Hail history for Whitney, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whitney since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Whitney
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 2009
17 reports on 15 days since 1978 · #341 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Whitney
- 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 Whitney
The latest hail report in and around Whitney is from August 3, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Whitney logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #341 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Whitney accounts for 6% of the 307 reports filed in Dawes County.
12% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on July 10, 2009 near 1 S Whitney.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Whitney 0.4
- Dawes County 8.4
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Whitney 7
- Dawes County 102
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Whitney 12%
- Dawes County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2009 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1 S Whitney | Dawes | $50K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.23 SE Whitney | Dawes | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitney | Dawes | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitney | Dawes | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitney | Dawes | $6K | 22:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 18%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitney | Dawes | — | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 ENE Whitney | Dawes | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.23 SE Whitney | Dawes | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 E Whitney | Dawes | — | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.31 SSE Whitney | Dawes | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Whitney | Dawes | — | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1 S Whitney | Dawes | $50K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Whitney | Dawes | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitney | Dawes | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Whitney | Dawes | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 12 WSW Chadron | Dawes | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Whitney | Dawes | — | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Whitney
- Crawford 17 km · 43
- Chadron 21 km · 65
- Hay Springs 48 km · 28
- Harrison 52 km · 34
- Hemingford 54 km · 47
Questions about hail in Whitney
How often does it hail in Whitney, Nebraska?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whitney since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #341 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Whitney?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Whitney?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 2009 near 1 S Whitney. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Whitney?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Whitney had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 3, 2023.
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.