Hail History

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Hail history for Scottsbluff, NE

Last hail within 10 milesJul 18, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 23, 2023
Hail days since 200681
Days with hail 1 inch or larger70
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles125

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Scottsbluff on 81 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 23, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Scottsbluff

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 18, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Gering, Melbeta
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Scottsbluff		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scottsbluff, South Mitchell
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Scottsbluff		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scottsbluff, Helig Field
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Scottsbluff		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 20251 in
quarter		Scottsbluff
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Scottsbluff		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scottsbluff, Lake Alice
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Scottsbluff		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Scottsbluff by year

20630750840951031111261351451541621751871912042132272342452526

When hail season peaks near Scottsbluff

Of the 81 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (39) and July (19).

JanFeb1MarApr11May39Jun19Jul9Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Scottsbluff

Jun 23, 2023 · 3.5 in · Helig Field (4 mi from Scottsbluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball to softball sized hail (Estimated 3.5 inches in diameter) was reported 4 miles east of Scottsbluff via mPING.

May 24, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · Scottsbluff (1 mi from Scottsbluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to baseball size hail on south side of town.

Jun 7, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Mitchell (10 mi from Scottsbluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Considerable damage to siding on west side. Several windows broken. Larges hail fell first followed by long duration of small hail.

Jun 19, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Scottsbluff (2 mi from Scottsbluff)

Aug 15, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Scottsbluff (1 mi from Scottsbluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Severe hail damage across the city of Scottsbluff including residential windows broken, roof damage, flattened crops, vehicle windshields and debarked trees.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Scottsbluff

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 23, 2023EF?South Mitchell
9 mi from Scottsbluff		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2023EF2Gering
4 mi from Scottsbluff		2.5 mi long, 700 yd wide
Jun 23, 2023EF1Gering
5 mi from Scottsbluff		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2023EF?Gering
6 mi from Scottsbluff		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2023EF?Minatare
7 mi from Scottsbluff		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2010EF1Scottsbluff
1 mi from Scottsbluff		19.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 7, 2010EF0Gering
4 mi from Scottsbluff		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 7, 2010EF0Scottsbluff Airport
3 mi from Scottsbluff		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 7, 2010EF0Porter
10 mi from Scottsbluff		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 24, 2010EF0Helig Field
10 mi from Scottsbluff		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2010EF0Gering
3 mi from Scottsbluff		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 10, 2009EF0Haig
3 mi from Scottsbluff		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Scottsbluff

125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Scottsbluff since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 104 mph on Jun 20, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 29, 202671 mph, measuredGering, Scottsbluff
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202655 mph, estimatedTerrytown
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202664 mph, measuredGering
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202660 mph, measuredScottsbluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202575 mph, measuredMelbeta, Haig
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202564 mph, measuredScottsbluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202569 mph, estimatedScottsbluff
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202561 mph, measuredHelig Field
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202558 mph, estimatedScottsbluff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202569 mph, estimatedScottsbluff
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Scottsbluff; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Scottsbluff.

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