Hail history for Arthur County, NE

Arthur County has 182 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 110 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.75″ (softball) on July 19, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 182 since 1971

1″ or larger 110 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.75″ softball · July 19, 2024

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Arthur County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Arthur County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 182 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 19, 2024	3.75″	Softball
July 19, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 19, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 19, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 24, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
June 24, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Arthur County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 19, 2024 · 3.75″ (softball)

Report via social media. Hail was between a baseball and softball in size.

July 19, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Report via social media.

August 15, 2018 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A wide assortment of hail was reported with the largest being baseball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	5	8	47	57	50	15

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Arthur County

Has it ever hailed in Arthur County?

Yes — 182 hail events have been recorded for Arthur County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 110 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Arthur County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Arthur County, NE is July 19, 2024, with 3.75″ (softball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Arthur County?

3.75″ (softball), recorded on July 19, 2024. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.