Hail in Box Butte County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Box Butte County on 89 days since October 2020. That is more than 97% of US counties. It ranks 9 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 3.55 inches on September 5, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 19, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | 3.55 in |
| May 23, 2025 | 3.15 in |
| June 20, 2024 | 3 in |
| June 20, 2022 | 2.75 in |
| August 14, 2021 | 2.7 in |
| July 28, 2026 | 2.7 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 42 hail reports since October 2020, and 39 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Nebraska
- Cherry County: 165 days
- Sheridan County: 130 days
- Lincoln County: 128 days
- Holt County: 121 days
- Custer County: 118 days
- Sioux County: 116 days