Hail history for Chariton, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chariton since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chariton
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 18, 2021
36 reports on 23 days since 1981 · #47 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Chariton
- 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 Chariton
The latest hail report in and around Chariton is from June 25, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chariton logged 21 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chariton accounts for 46% of the 78 reports filed in Lucas County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 18, 2021 near 0.52 E Chariton.
Reports were down 25% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2001, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chariton 1.1
- Lucas County 1.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chariton 13
- Lucas County 25
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chariton 6%
- Lucas 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.80 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chariton | Lucas | $25K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hiteman | Monroe | $20K | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lucas | — | 12:10 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 12 33%
- 1–2 in 22 61%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.04 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2023 | 0.80 inpenny | 0.87 SE Chariton | Lucas | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Chariton | Lucas | — | 22:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.04 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Chariton | Lucas | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Chariton | Lucas | $1K | 22:13 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.04 W Chariton Muni Arpt | Lucas | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Chariton | Lucas | $50K | 19:29 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chariton
Questions about hail in Chariton
How often does it hail in Chariton, Iowa?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chariton since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chariton?
Most reports come in June, May, October. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chariton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 18, 2021 near 0.52 E Chariton. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chariton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chariton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.