Hail history for Britt, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Britt since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Britt
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 28, 2025
12 reports on 10 days since 1980 · #353 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Britt
- 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 Britt
The latest hail report in and around Britt is from April 28, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Britt logged 7 reports on 6 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 #353 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Britt accounts for 11% of the 114 reports filed in Hancock 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 April 28, 2025 near 1.01 E Britt.
The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Britt 0.3
- Hancock County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Britt 6
- Hancock County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Britt 0%
- Hancock 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NW Britt | Hancock | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | $10K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Britt | Hancock | $3K | 02:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.57 NW Britt | Hancock | — | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SE Britt | Hancock | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Britt | Hancock | $10K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Britt | Hancock | $1K | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Britt | Hancock | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SE Popejoy | Franklin | $1K | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Dows | Franklin | — | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Britt | Hancock | $3K | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Hancock | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1980 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Hancock | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Britt
- Garner 16 km · 20
- Kanawha 18 km · 17
- Forest City 22 km · 29
- Titonka 25 km · 13
- Thompson 30 km · 10
- Belmond 32 km · 18
- Buffalo Center 34 km · 14
- Algona 35 km · 47
Questions about hail in Britt
How often does it hail in Britt, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Britt since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #353 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Britt?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Britt?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 28, 2025 near 1.01 E Britt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Britt?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Britt had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 28, 2025.
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.