Hail history for Eagle Grove, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eagle Grove since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eagle Grove
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 7, 1965
17 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #212 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Eagle Grove
- 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 Eagle Grove
The latest hail report in and around Eagle Grove is from July 6, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eagle Grove logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #212 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eagle Grove accounts for 18% of the 96 reports filed in Wright 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 7, 1965.
The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eagle Grove 0.3
- Wright County 2.1
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eagle Grove 6
- Wright County 27
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eagle Grove 6%
- Wright 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1965 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Wright | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Casey | Guthrie | $10K | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Eagle Grove | Wright | $50K | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eagle Grove | Wright | $15K | 21:12 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 4 24%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 SE Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NW Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Eagle Grove | Wright | $5K | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Casey | Guthrie | $10K | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Eagle Grove | Wright | $3K | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Eagle Grove | Wright | $50K | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Eagle Grove | Wright | $3K | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Eagle Grove | Wright | $25K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Eagle Grove | Wright | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eagle Grove
- Goldfield 8 km · 11
- Clarion 16 km · 16
- Badger 21 km · 18
- Duncombe 23 km · 14
- Webster City 24 km · 28
- Humboldt 27 km · 32
- Fort Dodge 28 km · 91
- Belmond 31 km · 18
Questions about hail in Eagle Grove
How often does it hail in Eagle Grove, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eagle Grove since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #212 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eagle Grove?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eagle Grove?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 7, 1965. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eagle Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eagle Grove had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2024.
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.