Hail history for Council Bluffs, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Council Bluffs since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Council Bluffs
- Last hail
- Jun 13, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 12
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 18, 2011
70 reports on 56 days since 1962 · #14 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Council Bluffs
- 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 Council Bluffs
The latest hail report in and around Council Bluffs is from June 13, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 12 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Council Bluffs logged 36 reports on 25 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #14 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Council Bluffs accounts for 27% of the 260 reports filed in Pottawattamie County.
10% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on August 18, 2011 near 1 E Council Bluffs.
Reports were up 77% in 2016–2025 (23) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2025, with 8 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Council Bluffs 1.8
- Pottawattamie County 6.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Council Bluffs 25
- Pottawattamie County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Council Bluffs 10%
- Pottawattamie County 12%
- 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 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 2.25 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 E Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 05:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.85 SSW Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.34 SSE Council Bluffs Arpt | Pottawattamie | 20:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 19%
- 1–2 in 50 71%
- 2 in + 7 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Lake Manawa | Pottawattamie | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.56 W Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Chautauqua | Pottawattamie | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 W Chautauqua | Pottawattamie | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Chautauqua | Pottawattamie | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Chautauqua | Pottawattamie | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.04 E Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 2.08 NE Chautauqua | Pottawattamie | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 NE Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Council Bluffs
- Crescent 14 km · 15
- Treynor 21 km · 15
- Glenwood 23 km · 39
- Pacific Junction 25 km · 20
- Malvern 34 km · 24
- Missouri Valley 36 km · 29
- Henderson 37 km · 12
- Oakland 39 km · 22
Questions about hail in Council Bluffs
How often does it hail in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
70 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Council Bluffs since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Council Bluffs?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Council Bluffs?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 18, 2011 near 1 E Council Bluffs. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Council Bluffs?
The most recent report in this data is from June 13, 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 Council Bluffs had in the last five years?
12 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was June 13, 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.