Hail history for Baxter, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baxter since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Baxter
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 2023
20 reports on 12 days since 2000 · #154 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Baxter
- 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 Baxter
The latest hail report in and around Baxter is from May 7, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Baxter logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #154 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Baxter accounts for 9% of the 220 reports filed in Jasper County.
15% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 7, 2023 near 0.86 NW Baxter.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Baxter 0.7
- Jasper County 5.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Baxter 8
- Jasper County 54
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Baxter 15%
- Jasper County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 NW Baxter | Jasper | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.92 NE Baxter | Jasper | $15K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.58 NE Baxter | Jasper | $10K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baxter | Jasper | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 20%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 NW Baxter | Jasper | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baxter | Jasper | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.66 NE Baxter | Jasper | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | $3K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.92 NE Baxter | Jasper | $15K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.58 NE Baxter | Jasper | $10K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.58 NE Baxter | Jasper | $3K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | $2K | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Baxter | Jasper | $1K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Baxter
- Melbourne 14 km · 10
- Collins 16 km · 12
- Newton 17 km · 55
- Colfax 18 km · 20
- State Center 21 km · 22
- Maxwell 22 km · 19
- Kellogg 24 km · 10
- Prairie City 27 km · 22
Questions about hail in Baxter
How often does it hail in Baxter, Iowa?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Baxter since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #154 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Baxter?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Baxter?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 2023 near 0.86 NW Baxter. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Baxter?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Baxter had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2023.
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.