Hail history for Eldridge, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eldridge since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eldridge
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 7, 2003
24 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #111 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Eldridge
- 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 Eldridge
The latest hail report in and around Eldridge is from April 4, 2023, 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 April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eldridge logged 14 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #111 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eldridge accounts for 9% of the 273 reports filed in Scott County.
8% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 7, 2003 near 4 E Eldridge.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eldridge 0.7
- Scott County 8.7
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eldridge 7
- Scott County 59
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eldridge 8%
- Scott County 9%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 E Eldridge | Scott | $50K | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Scott | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Davenport Arpt | Scott | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Scott | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Davenport Arpt | Scott | — | 18:49 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 13 54%
- 1–2 in 9 38%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 SE Eldridge | Scott | 08:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Davenport Arpt | Scott | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 SE Eldridge | Scott | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Eldridge | Scott | 08:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Davenport Arpt | Scott | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Davenport Arpt | Scott | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Davenport Arpt | Scott | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Davenport Arpt | Scott | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.93 ENE Davenport Arpt | Scott | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.8 SE Eldridge | Scott | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Davenport Arpt | Scott | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Davenport Arpt | Scott | 11:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eldridge
- Park View 7 km · 14
- Davenport 9 km · 114
- Bettendorf 12 km · 31
- Le Claire 18 km · 13
- DeWitt 21 km · 23
- Blue Grass 21 km · 13
- Camanche 31 km · 10
- Clinton 36 km · 34
Questions about hail in Eldridge
How often does it hail in Eldridge, Iowa?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eldridge since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #111 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eldridge?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eldridge?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 7, 2003 near 4 E Eldridge. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eldridge?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eldridge had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 4, 2023.
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.