Hail history for Aurora, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aurora since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Aurora
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 6, 2010
13 reports on 12 days since 1988 · #308 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Aurora
- 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 Aurora
The latest hail report in and around Aurora is from June 15, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Aurora logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #308 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Aurora accounts for 8% of the 166 reports filed in Buchanan 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 April 6, 2010 near 2.03 W Aurora.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Aurora 0.4
- Buchanan County 5.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Aurora 7
- Buchanan County 41
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Aurora 0%
- Buchanan 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 W Aurora | Buchanan | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cedar Rapids | Linn | $50K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Buchanan | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 S Aurora | Buchanan | — | 16:05 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 4 31%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 S Aurora | Buchanan | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 07:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 09:48 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.06 SW Aurora | Buchanan | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.03 W Aurora | Buchanan | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Aurora | Buchanan | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cedar Rapids | Linn | $50K | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aurora | Buchanan | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Buchanan | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Aurora
- Lamont 8 km · 11
- Oelwein 16 km · 30
- Strawberry Point 17 km · 18
- Independence 23 km · 55
- Fayette 25 km · 14
- Fairbank 26 km · 19
- Manchester 27 km · 28
- Edgewood 27 km · 24
Questions about hail in Aurora
How often does it hail in Aurora, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aurora since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #308 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Aurora?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Aurora?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 6, 2010 near 2.03 W Aurora. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Aurora?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Aurora 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 June 15, 2022.
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.