Hail history for Alexander, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alexander
- Last hail
- May 15, 2017
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 22, 2013
10 reports on 9 days since 1985 · #436 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Alexander
- 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 Alexander
The latest hail report in and around Alexander is from May 15, 2017, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alexander logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #436 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Alexander accounts for 8% of the 125 reports filed in Franklin 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 July 22, 2013 near 4.18 N Alexander.
The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alexander 0.3
- Franklin County 3.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alexander 5
- Franklin County 36
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alexander 0%
- Franklin County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Alexander | Franklin | $5K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 ESE Belmond | Wright | $5K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Alexander | Franklin | $10K | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Franklin | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.49 S Alexander | Franklin | — | 17:16 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 1 10%
- 1–2 in 9 90%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.49 S Alexander | Franklin | — | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.77 SSW Alexander | Franklin | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Alexander | Franklin | $5K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.34 ESE Belmond | Wright | $5K | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Alexander | Franklin | $1K | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.18 N Alexander | Franklin | $10K | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Alexander | Franklin | $3K | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Alexander | Franklin | $3K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Alexander | Franklin | $1K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Franklin | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Alexander
Questions about hail in Alexander
How often does it hail in Alexander, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #436 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alexander?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alexander?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 22, 2013 near 4.18 N Alexander. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alexander?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2017 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alexander had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Alexander since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 15, 2017.
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.