Hail history for Albion, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albion since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Albion
- Last hail
- Jul 13, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 29, 1986
10 reports on 10 days since 1985 · #435 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Albion
- 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 Albion
The latest hail report in and around Albion is from July 13, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 13, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Albion logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #435 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Albion accounts for 7% of the 150 reports filed in Marshall County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 29, 1986.
Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Albion 0.3
- Marshall County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Albion 5
- Marshall County 42
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Albion 0%
- Marshall County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marshall | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albion | Marshall | $5K | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE Albion | Marshall | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Marshalltown Arpt | Marshall | $3K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Albion | Marshall | $5K | 03:50 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 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 ESE Albion | Marshall | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Albion | Marshall | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Marshalltown Arpt | Marshall | $3K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 W Marshalltown Arpt | Marshall | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Albion | Marshall | — | 10:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Albion | Marshall | $5K | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Albion | Marshall | $2K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albion | Marshall | $5K | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marshall | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Marshall | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Albion
- Marshalltown 11 km · 47
- Conrad 16 km · 17
- State Center 18 km · 22
- Melbourne 21 km · 10
- Gladbrook 24 km · 12
- Zearing 26 km · 10
- Eldora 29 km · 20
- Gilman 31 km · 13
Questions about hail in Albion
How often does it hail in Albion, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albion since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #435 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Albion?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Albion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 29, 1986. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Albion?
The most recent report in this data is from July 13, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Albion 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 July 13, 2023.
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.