Hail history for De Soto, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of De Soto since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · De Soto
- Last hail
- Oct 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 28, 2017
17 reports on 13 days since 2002 · #210 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · De Soto
- 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 De Soto
The latest hail report in and around De Soto is from October 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on October 8, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, De Soto logged 11 reports on 9 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 #210 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. De Soto accounts for 7% of the 252 reports filed in Dallas 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 28, 2017 near 1.73 SE De Soto.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- De Soto 0.6
- Dallas County 6.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- De Soto 9
- Dallas County 68
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- De Soto 0%
- Dallas County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SE De Soto | Dallas | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | $10K | 03:18 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W De Soto | Dallas | $10K | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | $3K | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Dallas | — | 03:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | De Soto | Dallas | — | 03:20 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE De Soto | Dallas | — | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.68 WSW De Soto | Dallas | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SE De Soto | Dallas | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE De Soto | Dallas | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | $3K | 03:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | $10K | 03:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | $2K | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.73 SE De Soto | Dallas | — | 07:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E De Soto | Dallas | — | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE De Soto | Dallas | $5K | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Dec 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Van Meter | Dallas | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near De Soto
- Van Meter 6 km · 11
- Adel 8 km · 30
- Earlham 11 km · 32
- Waukee 12 km · 32
- Dallas Center 17 km · 19
- Redfield 17 km · 14
- Dexter 18 km · 16
- West Des Moines 19 km · 70
Questions about hail in De Soto
How often does it hail in De Soto, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of De Soto since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #210 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in De Soto?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in De Soto?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 28, 2017 near 1.73 SE De Soto. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in De Soto?
The most recent report in this data is from October 8, 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 De Soto 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 October 8, 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.