Hail in Custer County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Custer County on 118 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 5 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 3.95 inches on September 9, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was August 20, 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 | 17 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2023 | 3.95 in |
| July 11, 2023 | 3.7 in |
| July 16, 2024 | 3.45 in |
| June 2, 2025 | 3.4 in |
| June 29, 2025 | 3.4 in |
| June 7, 2022 | 3.15 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 59 hail reports since October 2020, and 104 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
- Sioux County: 116 days
- Dawes County: 102 days