Hail history for Stanton County, NE

Stanton County has 113 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 81 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 18, 2004.

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 113 since 1955

1″ or larger 81 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 18, 2004

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 Stanton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 113 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 1, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
September 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
August 30, 2021	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency manager report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.

April 18, 2004 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail a little larger than baseball size caused significant damage in the Woodland Park vicinity in far northwest Stanton county. Numerous homes had holes punched in their roofs and vinyl siding. Cars were also damaged, including broken windshields.

July 20, 2003 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter fell just to the east of the track of the supercell that produced the tornado that touched down to the west of the junction of Highways 32 and 57 south of Stanton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	6	10	24	29	29	10

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 Stanton County

Has it ever hailed in Stanton County?

Yes — 113 hail events have been recorded for Stanton County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 81 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Stanton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Stanton County, NE is June 16, 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 Stanton County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 18, 2004. 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.