Hail history for Emmetsburg, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emmetsburg since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Emmetsburg
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 24, 2023
31 reports on 21 days since 1961 · #68 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Emmetsburg
- 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 Emmetsburg
The latest hail report in and around Emmetsburg is from April 28, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Emmetsburg logged 19 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #68 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Emmetsburg accounts for 25% of the 125 reports filed in Palo Alto County.
10% 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 June 24, 2023 near 2.45 NW Cylinder.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Emmetsburg 0.9
- Palo Alto County 3.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Emmetsburg 9
- Palo Alto County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Emmetsburg 10%
- Palo Alto County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.45 NW Cylinder | Palo Alto | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.35 NW Cylinder | Palo Alto | $2K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 19%
- 1–2 in 22 71%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 E Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.45 NW Cylinder | Palo Alto | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.35 NW Cylinder | Palo Alto | $2K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 00:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 E Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | $1K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SE Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Emmetsburg | Palo Alto | $3K | 16:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Emmetsburg
- Ruthven 18 km · 22
- Mallard 20 km · 12
- Ringsted 24 km · 17
- Wallingford 25 km · 19
- Plover 27 km · 11
- Dickens 28 km · 14
- Gillett Grove 31 km · 15
- Gruver 31 km · 11
Questions about hail in Emmetsburg
How often does it hail in Emmetsburg, Iowa?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emmetsburg since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #68 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Emmetsburg?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Emmetsburg?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 24, 2023 near 2.45 NW Cylinder. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Emmetsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Emmetsburg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.