Hail in Howard County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Howard County on 41 days since October 2020. That is more than 75% of US counties. It ranks 77 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 4 inches on July 16, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was August 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 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 16, 2022 | 4 in |
| May 17, 2026 | 2.55 in |
| August 17, 2026 | 2.45 in |
| June 19, 2025 | 2.15 in |
| July 23, 2025 | 2.15 in |
| July 23, 2022 | 2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 26 hail reports since October 2020, and 42 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