Hail history for Wolbach, Nebraska
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wolbach since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wolbach
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 23, 1998
19 reports on 16 days since 1974 · #298 of 469 Nebraska places
Hail map · Wolbach
- 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 Wolbach
The latest hail report in and around Wolbach is from April 14, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wolbach logged 5 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Nebraska town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #298 of 469 Nebraska cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wolbach accounts for 14% of the 135 reports filed in Greeley County.
5% 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 May 23, 1998 near Wolbach.
The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wolbach 0.3
- Greeley County 3.8
- Median Nebraska town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wolbach 3
- Greeley County 46
- Median Nebraska town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wolbach 5%
- Greeley County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wolbach | Greeley | $80K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Wolbach | Greeley | $25K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Wolbach | Greeley | $25K | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greeley | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greeley | — | 15:19 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 5 26%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Wolbach | Greeley | — | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Wolbach | Greeley | $25K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Wolbach | Greeley | $25K | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Wolbach | Greeley | $25K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wolbach | Greeley | $5K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Wolbach | Greeley | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Miller | Buffalo | $5K | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Cotesfield | Howard | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Wolbach | Greeley | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wolbach | Greeley | $80K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Wolbach | Greeley | $20K | 22:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Greeley | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wolbach
- Cushing 12 km · 10
- Greeley Center 20 km · 31
- Elba 20 km · 23
- St. Paul 22 km · 34
- Palmer 23 km · 19
- Cedar Rapids 27 km · 21
- Scotia 27 km · 15
- Belgrade 28 km · 12
Questions about hail in Wolbach
How often does it hail in Wolbach, Nebraska?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wolbach since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #298 of 469 Nebraska places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wolbach?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wolbach?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 23, 1998 near Wolbach. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wolbach?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wolbach had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wolbach since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 14, 2017.
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.