Hail in Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Hitchcock County on 70 days since October 2020. That is more than 94% of US counties. It ranks 17 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 4.35 inches on June 28, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 7, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2023 | 4.35 in |
| June 20, 2026 | 4.25 in |
| September 21, 2023 | 3.25 in |
| July 2, 2026 | 3.15 in |
| May 26, 2021 | 2.9 in |
| July 19, 2023 | 2.85 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 101 hail reports since October 2020, and 35 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