Hail history for Story, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Story since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Story
- Last hail
- Sep 18, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 26, 2013
27 reports on 12 days since 1979 · #21 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Story
- 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 Story
The latest hail report in and around Story is from September 18, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Story logged 24 reports on 10 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 85% more than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #21 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Story accounts for 12% of the 221 reports filed in Sheridan County.
4% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 26, 2013 near 1.47 NNE Banner.
Reports were down 15% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2013, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Story 1.2
- Sheridan County 7.2
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Story 10
- Sheridan County 67
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Story 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 2 | 0.70 in | View |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 NNE Banner | Sheridan | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 W Story | Sheridan | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.98 W Story | Sheridan | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 14:09 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 33%
- 1–2 in 17 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 1 E Banner | Sheridan | 22:42 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 1 W Story | Sheridan | 22:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 W Story | Sheridan | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.56 WSW Story | Sheridan | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 NW Story | Sheridan | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.56 WSW Story | Sheridan | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 SW Story | Sheridan | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 W Story | Sheridan | 20:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Story
- Sheridan 25 km · 40
- Buffalo 31 km · 18
- Ranchester 42 km · 18
- Dayton 43 km · 13
Questions about hail in Story
How often does it hail in Story, Wyoming?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Story since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Story?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Story?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 26, 2013 near 1.47 NNE Banner. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Story?
The most recent report in this data is from September 18, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Story had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was September 18, 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.