Hail history for Scotts Bluff County, NE

Scotts Bluff County has 510 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 419 of them 1″ or larger and 74 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on June 3, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 510 since 1955

1″ or larger 419 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 74 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · June 3, 2014

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Scotts Bluff County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Scotts Bluff County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 510 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 18, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
July 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 29, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 29, 2025	2.3″	Tennis ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Scotts Bluff County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

July 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of quarter size hail.

June 23, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Softball sized hail was reported by a trained weather spotter on Robideux Rd SE of Stegall, or approximately 8 miles SE of Lyman.

June 3, 2014 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Grapefruit size hail was observed northeast of Minatare.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
13	12	29	20	70	83	200	83

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Scotts Bluff County

Has it ever hailed in Scotts Bluff County?

Yes — 510 hail events have been recorded for Scotts Bluff County, NE in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 419 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scotts Bluff County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scotts Bluff County, NE is July 18, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Scotts Bluff County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 3, 2014. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.