Hail history for Eldora, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eldora since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eldora
- Last hail
- Sep 14, 2019
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 9, 2009
20 reports on 13 days since 1973 · #159 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Eldora
- 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 Eldora
The latest hail report in and around Eldora is from September 14, 2019, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eldora logged 12 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #159 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eldora accounts for 16% of the 129 reports filed in Hardin County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 9, 2009 near 0.69 S Eldora.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2009, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eldora 0.6
- Hardin County 3.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eldora 6
- Hardin County 33
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eldora 5%
- Hardin County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | $20.0 million22 injured | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eldora | Hardin | $100K | 09:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | $500K | 08:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hardin | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hardin | — | 09:14 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 7 35%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 E Eldora Muni Arpt | Hardin | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | $2K | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | $20.0 million22 injured | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Eldora | Hardin | $2K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Eldora | Hardin | $25K | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Eldora | Hardin | $100K | 09:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Eldora | Hardin | $500K | 08:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 SE Eldora Muni Arpt | Hardin | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S New Providence | Hardin | $3K | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Garden City | Hardin | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eldora
- Hubbard 18 km · 15
- Iowa Falls 22 km · 24
- Ackley 22 km · 19
- Conrad 24 km · 17
- Holland 25 km · 10
- Grundy Center 27 km · 16
- Zearing 28 km · 10
- Albion 29 km · 10
Questions about hail in Eldora
How often does it hail in Eldora, Iowa?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eldora since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #159 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eldora?
Most reports come in April, August, June. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eldora?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 9, 2009 near 0.69 S Eldora. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eldora?
The most recent report in this data is from September 14, 2019 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eldora had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eldora since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 14, 2019.
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.