Hail history for Bellevue, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellevue since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bellevue
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 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 · Aug 16, 1987
12 reports on 12 days since 1966 · #350 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Bellevue
- 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 Bellevue
The latest hail report in and around Bellevue is from July 3, 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 July 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bellevue logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 22% of the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #350 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bellevue accounts for 15% of the 81 reports filed in Jackson 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 August 16, 1987.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bellevue 0.1
- Jackson County 1.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bellevue 2
- Jackson County 25
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bellevue 0%
- Jackson 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1966 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Jackson | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | 08:12 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 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.14 WSW Bellevue | Jackson | — | 08:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Bellevue | Jackson | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Bellevue | Jackson | $5K | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Bellevue | Jackson | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Bellevue | Jackson | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1974 | 0.75 inpenny | — | — | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1971 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jackson | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1966 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Jackson | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bellevue
Questions about hail in Bellevue
How often does it hail in Bellevue, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bellevue since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #350 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bellevue?
Most reports come in June, July, March. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bellevue?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 16, 1987. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bellevue?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 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 Bellevue 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 July 3, 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.