Hail history for Duncombe, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duncombe since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Duncombe
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 2020
14 reports on 13 days since 1999 · #285 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Duncombe
- 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 Duncombe
The latest hail report in and around Duncombe is from June 4, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Duncombe logged 11 reports on 10 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 #285 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Duncombe accounts for 6% of the 226 reports filed in Webster 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 4, 2020 near 1.38 N Brushy.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Duncombe 0.6
- Webster County 6.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Duncombe 10
- Webster County 59
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Duncombe 0%
- Webster 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Brushy | Webster | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Duncombe | Webster | $10K | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1999 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Duncombe | Webster | $5K | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Brushy | Webster | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Duncombe | Webster | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Brushy | Webster | — | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Brushy | Webster | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Duncombe | Webster | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Brushy | Webster | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Judd | Webster | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Judd | Webster | — | 03:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 E Duncombe | Webster | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Brushy | Webster | $250K | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Duncombe | Webster | $10K | 21:23 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 SW Brushy | Webster | $3K | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Duncombe | Webster | $1K | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Duncombe | Webster | $3K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Duncombe
- Fort Dodge 15 km · 91
- Webster City 15 km · 28
- Badger 20 km · 18
- Stratford 23 km · 24
- Eagle Grove 23 km · 17
- Dayton 24 km · 10
- Stanhope 26 km · 15
- Goldfield 30 km · 11
Questions about hail in Duncombe
How often does it hail in Duncombe, Iowa?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duncombe since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #285 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Duncombe?
Most reports come in June, April, August. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Duncombe?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 2020 near 1.38 N Brushy. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Duncombe?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Duncombe had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Duncombe since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 4, 2020.
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.