Hail history for Lusk, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lusk since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lusk
- Last hail
- Jun 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 10, 2000
26 reports on 22 days since 1980 · #23 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Lusk
- 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 Lusk
The latest hail report in and around Lusk is from June 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lusk logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 46% more than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #23 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lusk accounts for 12% of the 217 reports filed in Niobrara County.
8% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Wyoming town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 10, 2000 near 1 S Lusk.
Reports were up 38% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2023, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (62% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lusk 0.9
- Niobrara County 7.7
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lusk 15
- Niobrara County 93
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lusk 8%
- Niobrara County 12%
- Median Wyoming town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 27, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 S Lusk | Niobrara | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lusk | Niobrara | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Lusk | Niobrara | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lusk | Niobrara | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lusk | Niobrara | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 19%
- 1–2 in 19 73%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.06 W Lusk | Niobrara | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.14 WSW Lusk | Niobrara | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Lusk | Niobrara | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Lusk | Niobrara | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Lusk | Niobrara | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.94 NNE Lusk | Niobrara | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lusk | Niobrara | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Lusk | Niobrara | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lusk | Niobrara | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lusk | Niobrara | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Lusk | Niobrara | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Lusk | Niobrara | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lusk
- Manville 13 km · 15
- Lance Creek 36 km · 19
- Hartville 53 km · 15
- Glendo 54 km · 21
- Guernsey 60 km · 19
Questions about hail in Lusk
How often does it hail in Lusk, Wyoming?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lusk since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lusk?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 62% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lusk?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 10, 2000 near 1 S Lusk. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lusk?
The most recent report in this data is from June 22, 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 Lusk had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was June 22, 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.