Hail history for Dubuque, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dubuque since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dubuque
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 3, 2011
72 reports on 35 days since 1968 · #12 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Dubuque
- 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 Dubuque
The latest hail report in and around Dubuque is from September 22, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dubuque logged 56 reports on 23 hail days, about 2.8 reports a year. That is 6.2 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #12 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dubuque accounts for 36% of the 201 reports filed in Dubuque 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 3, 2011 near 0.69 N Dubuque.
Reports were down 30% in 2016–2025 (23) compared with 2006–2015 (33). The busiest year was 2011, with 14 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dubuque 2.8
- Dubuque County 6.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dubuque 23
- Dubuque County 51
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dubuque 6%
- Dubuque County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2011 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.69 N Dubuque | Dubuque | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NW Dubuque | Dubuque | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Key West | Dubuque | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Dubuque | Dubuque | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NE (Dbq)dubuque Muni Ar | Dubuque | 10:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 29%
- 1–2 in 47 65%
- 2 in + 4 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Dubuque | Dubuque | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.57 SE Sageville | Dubuque | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ENE Asbury | Dubuque | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Center Grove | Dubuque | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.53 E Asbury | Dubuque | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.53 E Asbury | Dubuque | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Dubuque | Dubuque | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Dubuque | Dubuque | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NE (Dbq)dubuque Muni Ar | Dubuque | 10:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Center Grove | Dubuque | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE (Dbq)dubuque Muni Ar | Dubuque | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Center Grove | Dubuque | 23:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dubuque
- Peosta 12 km · 11
- Cascade 33 km · 21
- Dyersville 34 km · 11
- Bellevue 35 km · 12
- Colesburg 43 km · 17
- Guttenberg 46 km · 13
- Hopkinton 48 km · 13
- Maquoketa 49 km · 24
Questions about hail in Dubuque
How often does it hail in Dubuque, Iowa?
72 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dubuque since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.8 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dubuque?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dubuque?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 3, 2011 near 0.69 N Dubuque. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dubuque?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dubuque had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was September 22, 2025.
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.