Hail history for Bettendorf, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bettendorf since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bettendorf
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 7, 2020
31 reports on 15 days since 1999 · #67 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Bettendorf
- 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 Bettendorf
The latest hail report in and around Bettendorf is from May 18, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 4, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bettendorf logged 27 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #67 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bettendorf accounts for 11% of the 273 reports filed in Scott 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 April 7, 2020 near 2.49 NW Panorama Park.
Reports were up 250% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2020, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bettendorf 1.4
- Scott County 8.7
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bettendorf 13
- Scott County 59
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bettendorf 0%
- Scott County 9%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.49 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Bettendorf | Scott | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.49 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.73 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNW Panorama Park | Scott | 02:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 48%
- 1–2 in 16 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 WNW Panorama Park | Scott | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNW Panorama Park | Scott | 02:51 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.49 NW Pleasant Vly | Scott | 02:51 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Panorama Park | Scott | 04:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Bettendorf | Scott | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.73 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Panorama Park | Scott | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.49 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 08:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Bettendorf | Scott | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.24 WNW Panorama Park | Scott | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.49 NW Panorama Park | Scott | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bettendorf
Questions about hail in Bettendorf
How often does it hail in Bettendorf, Iowa?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bettendorf since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bettendorf?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bettendorf?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 7, 2020 near 2.49 NW Panorama Park. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bettendorf?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bettendorf had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.