Hail history for Sioux County, NE

Sioux County has 243 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 210 of them 1″ or larger and 43 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 5, 2022.

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 243 since 1955

1″ or larger 210 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 43 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 5, 2022

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 Sioux County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 243 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 2, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 22, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 22, 2023	2.5″	Tennis ball
September 22, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 13, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Sioux County.

July 5, 2022 · 4.0″ (softball)

Very large hail reported approximately 10 miles southwest of Agate. Largest stones measured at 4.3 inches in diameter.

June 7, 2010 · 4.0″ (softball)

Largest hail fell first followed by 20 minutes of smaller hail. Estimated time of report.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
8	2	10	13	21	56	95	38

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 Sioux County

Has it ever hailed in Sioux County?

Yes — 243 hail events have been recorded for Sioux County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 210 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sioux County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sioux County, NE is June 13, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Sioux County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 5, 2022. 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

All 93 Nebraska counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.