Hail history for Wilcox, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilcox since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wilcox
- Last hail
- Jun 7, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Sep 13, 2010
30 reports on 28 days since 1974 · #152 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Wilcox
- 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 Wilcox
The latest hail report in and around Wilcox is from June 7, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wilcox logged 20 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #152 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wilcox accounts for 17% of the 178 reports filed in Kearney County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on September 13, 2010 near Wilcox.
Reports were down 46% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2007, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wilcox 1.0
- Kearney County 4.7
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wilcox 18
- Kearney County 57
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wilcox 7%
- Kearney County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wilcox | Kearney | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 6.77 SE Sacramento | Phelps | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 ESE Wilcox | Kearney | $10K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kearney | — | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kearney | — | 16:18 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 12 40%
- 1–2 in 16 53%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.31 E Wilcox | Kearney | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 5.31 E Wilcox | Kearney | 03:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.16 E Wilcox | Kearney | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.16 E Wilcox | Kearney | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Wilcox | Kearney | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Wilcox | Kearney | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.41 W Hildreth | Franklin | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Wilcox | Kearney | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.36 W Hildreth | Franklin | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Wilcox | Kearney | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Wilcox | Kearney | 09:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wilcox | Kearney | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wilcox
Questions about hail in Wilcox
How often does it hail in Wilcox, Nebraska?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilcox since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #152 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wilcox?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wilcox?
2.75 in (baseball size) on September 13, 2010 near Wilcox. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wilcox?
The most recent report in this data is from June 7, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wilcox 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 7, 2022.
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.