Hail history for Cantril, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cantril since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cantril
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 13, 2024
11 reports on 10 days since 2006 · #395 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Cantril
- 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 Cantril
The latest hail report in and around Cantril is from June 13, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 13, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cantril logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #395 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cantril accounts for 9% of the 126 reports filed in Van Buren 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 June 13, 2024 near 3.47 SE Cantril.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cantril 0.6
- Van Buren County 5.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cantril 10
- Van Buren County 52
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cantril 0%
- Van Buren County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.47 SE Cantril | Van Buren | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 SE Cantril | Van Buren | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 NE Cantril | Van Buren | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 16:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.47 SE Cantril | Van Buren | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Cantril | Van Buren | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.1 W Lake Sugema Camp Gd | Van Buren | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Cantril | Van Buren | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 SE Cantril | Van Buren | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 NE Cantril | Van Buren | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Cantril | Van Buren | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Mt Pleasant | Henry | 15:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cantril
- Keosauqua 14 km · 26
- Douds 22 km · 10
- Bonaparte 24 km · 10
- Farmington 28 km · 11
- Bloomfield 32 km · 21
- Floris 33 km · 13
- Eldon 33 km · 11
- Batavia 40 km · 12
Questions about hail in Cantril
How often does it hail in Cantril, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cantril since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #395 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cantril?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cantril?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 13, 2024 near 3.47 SE Cantril. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cantril?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cantril 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 June 13, 2024.
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.