Hail history for Archer, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Archer since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Archer
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 17, 2025
10 reports on 9 days since 2002 · #437 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Archer
- 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 Archer
The latest hail report in and around Archer is from April 17, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Archer 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 #437 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Archer accounts for 5% of the 209 reports filed in O'Brien 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 17, 2025 near 3.15 SSE Archer.
The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Archer 0.3
- O'Brien County 4.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Archer 5
- O'Brien County 47
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Archer 0%
- O'Brien County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.15 SSE Archer | O'brien | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Archer | O'brien | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.61 ENE Archer | O'brien | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNE Archer | O'brien | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 6 W Primghar | O'brien | 00:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 70%
- 1–2 in 3 30%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.15 SSE Archer | O'brien | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Archer | O'brien | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.67 SE Archer | O'brien | 20:22 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.61 ENE Archer | O'brien | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.26 SW Sanborn | O'brien | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NNE Archer | O'brien | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Archer | O'brien | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 6 W Primghar | O'brien | 00:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Archer | O'brien | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 W Primghar | O'brien | 14:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Archer
Questions about hail in Archer
How often does it hail in Archer, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Archer since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #437 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Archer?
Most reports come in May, April, August. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Archer?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 17, 2025 near 3.15 SSE Archer. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Archer?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Archer 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 17, 2025.
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.