Hail history for Avoca, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avoca since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Avoca
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 24, 2019
17 reports on 16 days since 1970 · #206 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Avoca
- 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 Avoca
The latest hail report in and around Avoca is from June 1, 2026, 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 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Avoca 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 #206 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Avoca accounts for 7% of the 260 reports filed in Pottawattamie 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 September 24, 2019 near 0.52 E Avoca.
The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Avoca 0.3
- Pottawattamie County 6.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Avoca 5
- Pottawattamie County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Avoca 0%
- Pottawattamie County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Avoca | Pottawattamie | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pottawattamie | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pottawattamie | 10:00 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 2 12%
- 1–2 in 15 88%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.86 S Corley | Shelby | 00:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Avoca | Pottawattamie | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Avoca | Pottawattamie | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Avoca | Pottawattamie | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Avoca | Pottawattamie | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.96 ENE Avoca | Pottawattamie | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Avoca | Pottawattamie | 03:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Avoca
Questions about hail in Avoca
How often does it hail in Avoca, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avoca since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #206 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Avoca?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Avoca?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 24, 2019 near 0.52 E Avoca. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Avoca?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Avoca 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 1, 2026.
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.