Hail history for Batavia, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batavia since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Batavia
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 17, 2017
12 reports on 11 days since 1970 · #349 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Batavia
- 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 Batavia
The latest hail report in and around Batavia is from March 10, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 10, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Batavia logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #349 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Batavia accounts for 13% of the 94 reports filed in Jefferson 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 May 17, 2017 near 0.69 S Batavia.
The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Batavia 0.3
- Jefferson County 2.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Batavia 7
- Jefferson County 31
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Batavia 0%
- Jefferson 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wapello | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 E Evansdale | Black Hawk | $3K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Batavia | Jefferson | $50K | 16:45 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 1 8%
- 1–2 in 11 92%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 ESE Batavia | Jefferson | — | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 06:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Batavia | Jefferson | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 E Evansdale | Black Hawk | $3K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Batavia | Jefferson | $50K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Batavia | Jefferson | — | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Batavia | Jefferson | — | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wapello | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Batavia
Questions about hail in Batavia
How often does it hail in Batavia, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batavia since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #349 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Batavia?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Batavia?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 17, 2017 near 0.69 S Batavia. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Batavia?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Batavia 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 March 10, 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.