Hail history for Audubon, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Audubon since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Audubon
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 10, 2005
27 reports on 21 days since 1983 · #91 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Audubon
- 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 Audubon
The latest hail report in and around Audubon is from June 25, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Audubon logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Audubon accounts for 23% of the 117 reports filed in Audubon 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 May 10, 2005 near 3 SW Audubon.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2005, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Audubon 0.6
- Audubon County 3.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Audubon 10
- Audubon County 32
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Audubon 4%
- Audubon County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 SW Audubon | Audubon | $10K | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Audubon | Audubon | $5K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Audubon | Audubon | $15K | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Audubon | Audubon | $10K | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Audubon | Audubon | $10K | 20:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 41%
- 1–2 in 15 56%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Audubon | Audubon | — | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Audubon | Audubon | — | 04:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Audubon Arpt | Audubon | — | 11:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Audubon Arpt | Audubon | $5K | 04:03 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.74 SSE Ross | Audubon | $1K | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Audubon | Audubon | $1K | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Audubon | Audubon | $5K | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Audubon Arpt | Audubon | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 W Audubon | Audubon | $5K | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.08 NW Audubon | Audubon | — | 00:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.67 WNW Audubon | Audubon | $1K | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Audubon | Audubon | $3K | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Audubon
Questions about hail in Audubon
How often does it hail in Audubon, Iowa?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Audubon since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Audubon?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Audubon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 10, 2005 near 3 SW Audubon. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Audubon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Audubon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.