Hail history for Algona, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Algona since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Algona
- Last hail
- May 21, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 9, 2011
47 reports on 34 days since 1967 · #31 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Algona
- 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 Algona
The latest hail report in and around Algona is from May 21, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Algona logged 21 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Algona accounts for 24% of the 197 reports filed in Kossuth County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 9, 2011 near 0.69 S Algona.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Algona 1.1
- Kossuth County 4.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Algona 13
- Kossuth County 48
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Algona 4%
- Kossuth County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Algona | Kossuth | $50K | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 1967 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Kossuth | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Algona | Kossuth | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Algona | Kossuth | $25K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Algona Muni Arpt | Kossuth | $25K | 14:10 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 14 30%
- 1–2 in 31 66%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | Algona | Kossuth | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Algona | Kossuth | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Algona | Kossuth | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Algona | Kossuth | — | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Algona | Kossuth | — | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 4.61 NNE Algona | Kossuth | — | 07:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Algona | Kossuth | $2K | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 W Algona | Kossuth | $2K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Algona | Kossuth | $50K | 22:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 E Algona | Kossuth | $3K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Algona | Kossuth | $2K | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Algona | Kossuth | $25K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Algona
Questions about hail in Algona
How often does it hail in Algona, Iowa?
47 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Algona since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Algona?
Most reports come in April, September, June. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Algona?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 9, 2011 near 0.69 S Algona. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Algona?
The most recent report in this data is from May 21, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Algona had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 21, 2024.
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.