Hail history for Badger, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Badger
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 2010
18 reports on 13 days since 1973 · #190 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Badger
- 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 Badger
The latest hail report in and around Badger is from April 9, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Badger logged 11 reports on 6 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 #190 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Badger accounts for 8% of the 226 reports filed in Webster 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 June 18, 2010 near 0.86 SE Badger.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2010, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Badger 0.6
- Webster County 6.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Badger 6
- Webster County 59
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Badger 0%
- Webster 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Badger | Webster | $25K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11 ESE Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $10K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Webster | $10K | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Badger | Webster | $10K | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Webster | — | 03:30 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 7 39%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Badger | Webster | — | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.07 SSE Dakota City | Humboldt | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N (Fod)ft Dodge Muni A | Webster | $1K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.35 ENE Badger | Webster | $3K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Badger | Webster | — | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.03 W Badger | Webster | $5K | 12:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Badger | Webster | $25K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 WSW Badger | Webster | $2K | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Badger | Webster | — | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Badger | Webster | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11 ESE Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $10K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Badger | Webster | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Badger
- Fort Dodge 12 km · 91
- Humboldt 14 km · 32
- Duncombe 20 km · 14
- Eagle Grove 21 km · 17
- Goldfield 23 km · 11
- Gilmore City 27 km · 14
- Webster City 32 km · 28
- Manson 34 km · 21
Questions about hail in Badger
How often does it hail in Badger, Iowa?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Badger?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Badger?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 2010 near 0.86 SE Badger. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Badger?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Badger had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Badger since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2017.
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.