Hail history for Churdan, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Churdan since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Churdan
- Last hail
- May 30, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 30, 2014
13 reports on 9 days since 1998 · #314 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Churdan
- 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 Churdan
The latest hail report in and around Churdan is from May 30, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Churdan logged 11 reports on 7 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 #314 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Churdan accounts for 10% of the 124 reports filed in Greene 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 30, 2014 near 1.17 S Churdan.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Churdan 0.6
- Greene County 2.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Churdan 7
- Greene County 33
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Churdan 0%
- Greene County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 S Churdan | Greene | $15K | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Churdan | Greene | $10K | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.91 SE Churdan | Greene | $5K | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Churdan | Greene | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 SE Churdan | Greene | $3K | 23:06 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSE Churdan | Greene | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Churdan | Greene | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.17 S Churdan | Greene | $15K | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 SE Churdan | Greene | $3K | 23:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.91 SE Churdan | Greene | $5K | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.16 ESE Churdan | Greene | — | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 E Churdan | Greene | — | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 SE Adaza | Greene | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Churdan | Greene | $1K | 07:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Adaza | Greene | $2K | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Adaza | Greene | $3K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Pilot Mound | Boone | $5K | 15:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Churdan
- Scranton 16 km · 20
- Jefferson 17 km · 20
- Gowrie 21 km · 24
- Glidden 23 km · 10
- Lake City 24 km · 14
- Grand Junction 24 km · 10
- Rockwell City 30 km · 30
- Boxholm 31 km · 12
Questions about hail in Churdan
How often does it hail in Churdan, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Churdan since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #314 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Churdan?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Churdan?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 30, 2014 near 1.17 S Churdan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Churdan?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Churdan had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 30, 2023.
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.