Hail history for Frontier County, NE

Frontier County has 347 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 252 of them 1″ or larger and 47 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 29, 2000.

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 347 since 1957

1″ or larger 252 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 47 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 29, 2000

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 Frontier County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 347 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 19, 2025	2.25″	Tennis ball
July 19, 2025	3.0″	Tea cup
July 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 15, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 6, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 19, 2025 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Had large hail between 650 to 7pm CT with heavy rainfall.

May 17, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Time estimated from radar.

June 4, 2008 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Car windows were broken out by the large hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	6	5	12	61	145	84	30

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 Frontier County

Has it ever hailed in Frontier County?

Yes — 347 hail events have been recorded for Frontier County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 252 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Frontier County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Frontier County, NE is July 19, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Frontier County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 29, 2000. 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.