Hail history for Ranchester, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ranchester since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ranchester
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 20, 2010
18 reports on 15 days since 1984 · #37 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Ranchester
- 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 Ranchester
The latest hail report in and around Ranchester is from July 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ranchester logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 15% less than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #37 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ranchester accounts for 8% of the 221 reports filed in Sheridan County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 20, 2010 near 0.85 SE Ranchester.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2021, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ranchester 0.6
- Sheridan County 7.2
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ranchester 9
- Sheridan County 67
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ranchester 0%
- Sheridan County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ranchester | Sheridan | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sheridan | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 16:58 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 28%
- 1–2 in 13 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Ranchester | Sheridan | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ranchester | Sheridan | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ranchester | Sheridan | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ranchester | Sheridan | 22:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ranchester
Questions about hail in Ranchester
How often does it hail in Ranchester, Wyoming?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ranchester since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ranchester?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ranchester?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 20, 2010 near 0.85 SE Ranchester. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ranchester?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 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 Ranchester 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 July 8, 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.