Hail history for Banner County, NE

Banner County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 93 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 23, 2003.

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 131 since 1974

1″ or larger 93 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 23, 2003

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 Banner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 10, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 22, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 22, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 6, 2024	1.2″	Half dollar
June 2, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

September 10, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Storm Spotter reports half dollar sized hail in Banner County.

August 15, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball size hail was observed southeast of Harrisburg.

June 21, 2013 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golf ball to baseball size hail was reported east of Harrisburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	6	31	34	40	18

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 Banner County

Has it ever hailed in Banner County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Banner County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 93 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Banner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Banner County, NE is September 10, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Banner County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 23, 2003. 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.

More Nebraska hail history

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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.