Hail history for Ashton, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashton since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ashton
- Last hail
- Jul 10, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 10, 2023
16 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #236 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Ashton
- 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 Ashton
The latest hail report in and around Ashton is from July 10, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ashton logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #236 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ashton accounts for 13% of the 121 reports filed in Osceola 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 10, 2023 near 0.85 SE Ashton.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ashton 0.6
- Osceola County 2.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ashton 8
- Osceola County 31
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ashton 0%
- Osceola County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | — | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ashton | Osceola | $100K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 25%
- 1–2 in 12 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 SSW Sibley Muni Arpt | Osceola | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.89 SW Ashton | Osceola | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Sibley Muni Arpt | Osceola | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.18 ESE George Sudenga Arpt | Lyon | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SE Ashton | Osceola | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 WSW Ashton | Osceola | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NW Ashton | Osceola | 18:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ashton
Questions about hail in Ashton
How often does it hail in Ashton, Iowa?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ashton since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #236 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ashton?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ashton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 10, 2023 near 0.85 SE Ashton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ashton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 10, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ashton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 10, 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.