Hail history for Belle Plaine, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belle Plaine since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belle Plaine
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 7, 2023
29 reports on 23 days since 1998 · #78 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Belle Plaine
- 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 Belle Plaine
The latest hail report in and around Belle Plaine is from August 11, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belle Plaine logged 23 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #78 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belle Plaine accounts for 10% of the 278 reports filed in Benton 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 7, 2023 near 1.38 S Belle Plaine.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belle Plaine 1.1
- Benton County 8.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belle Plaine 19
- Benton County 75
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belle Plaine 0%
- Benton 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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | View |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Belle Plaine | Benton | 01:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Belle Plaine | Benton | 09:41 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Belle Plaine | Benton | 09:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 16 55%
- 1–2 in 13 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Belle Plaine | Benton | 09:55 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Belle Plaine | Benton | 09:41 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Belle Plaine | Benton | 09:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Belle Plaine | Benton | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 S Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Belle Plaine | Benton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 E Belle Plaine | Benton | 22:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Belle Plaine | Benton | 22:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Belle Plaine | Benton | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Belle Plaine | Benton | 19:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belle Plaine
Questions about hail in Belle Plaine
How often does it hail in Belle Plaine, Iowa?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belle Plaine since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belle Plaine?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belle Plaine?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 7, 2023 near 1.38 S Belle Plaine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belle Plaine?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belle Plaine had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.