Hail history for Clarinda, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clarinda since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clarinda
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Sep 18, 2010
42 reports on 36 days since 1960 · #37 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Clarinda
- 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 Clarinda
The latest hail report in and around Clarinda is from June 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 19, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clarinda logged 23 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #37 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clarinda accounts for 29% of the 143 reports filed in Page County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on September 18, 2010 near 0.72 NNW Clarinda.
Reports were down 65% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clarinda 1.1
- Page County 3.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clarinda 20
- Page County 51
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clarinda 5%
- Page County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2010 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.72 NNW Clarinda | Page | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Page | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 WSW Clarinda Muni Arpt | Page | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 20:35 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 16 38%
- 1–2 in 24 57%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Clarinda | Page | 05:34 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Clarinda | Page | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 WSW Clarinda Muni Arpt | Page | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Clarinda | Page | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Clarinda | Page | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Clarinda | Page | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW Clarinda | Page | 06:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clarinda
- New Market 11 km · 20
- Essex 25 km · 18
- Gravity 25 km · 18
- Nodaway 25 km · 14
- Bedford 27 km · 38
- Stanton 28 km · 17
- Shenandoah 29 km · 24
- Red Oak 35 km · 38
Questions about hail in Clarinda
How often does it hail in Clarinda, Iowa?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clarinda since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clarinda?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clarinda?
3.00 in (teacup size) on September 18, 2010 near 0.72 NNW Clarinda. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clarinda?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 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 Clarinda had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 11, 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.