Hail history for Adel, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adel since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Adel
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jun 12, 2000
30 reports on 21 days since 1970 · #70 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Adel
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Adel
The latest hail report in and around Adel is from April 23, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Adel logged 20 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Adel accounts for 12% of the 252 reports filed in Dallas County.
7% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.25 in (hen egg) on June 12, 2000 near 2 E Adel.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Adel 1.0
- Dallas County 6.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Adel 15
- Dallas County 68
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Adel 7%
- Dallas County 3%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2000 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2 E Adel | Dallas | $20K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Adel | Dallas | $25K | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Adel | Dallas | $5K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Peru | Madison | $20K | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dallas | — | 08:07 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 30%
- 1–2 in 19 63%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Adel | Dallas | — | 07:38 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSW Dallas Center Arpt | Dallas | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Adel | Dallas | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Ortonville | Dallas | — | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 N De Soto | Dallas | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 ESE Kennedy | Dallas | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.17 SE Adel | Dallas | — | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Adel | Dallas | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Ortonville | Dallas | $3K | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW Adel | Dallas | $5K | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Ortonville | Dallas | $5K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Ortonville | Dallas | — | 02:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Adel
Questions about hail in Adel
How often does it hail in Adel, Iowa?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Adel since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Adel?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Adel?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on June 12, 2000 near 2 E Adel. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Adel?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Adel had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 23, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.