Hail in Jefferson County, Nebraska
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Jefferson County on 49 days since October 2020. That is more than 83% of US counties. It ranks 58 of 93 in Nebraska.
The largest radar estimate was 2.6 inches on May 18, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 11, 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 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2.6 in |
| June 20, 2026 | 2.35 in |
| July 20, 2022 | 2.25 in |
| June 5, 2026 | 2.2 in |
| August 20, 2021 | 2.1 in |
| April 25, 2026 | 2 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 35 hail reports since October 2020, and 25 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