Hail history for Fairfax, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairfax since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairfax
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 14, 2026
12 reports on 10 days since 2002 · #361 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Fairfax
- 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 Fairfax
The latest hail report in and around Fairfax is from July 20, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairfax logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #361 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairfax accounts for 3% of the 390 reports filed in Linn 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 April 14, 2026 near 1.03 E Beverly.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairfax 0.3
- Linn County 13.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairfax 5
- Linn County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairfax 0%
- Linn 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 E Beverly | Linn | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairfax | Linn | $3.0 million | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 E Beverly | Linn | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Fairfax | Linn | — | 10:04 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Beverly | Linn | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Fairfax | Linn | — | 10:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 E Beverly | Linn | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 E Beverly | Linn | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Beverly | Linn | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.31 SSE Atkins | Benton | — | 08:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Beverly | Linn | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Fairfax | Linn | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SE Ryan | Delaware | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Fairfax | Linn | $5K | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Fairfax | Linn | — | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairfax | Linn | $3.0 million | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Fairfax | Linn | — | 02:08 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairfax
- Walford 7 km · 11
- Cedar Rapids 9 km · 149
- Atkins 10 km · 12
- Norway 12 km · 17
- Hiawatha 16 km · 12
- Palo 16 km · 11
- Robins 19 km · 15
- Shellsburg 20 km · 17
Questions about hail in Fairfax
How often does it hail in Fairfax, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairfax since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #361 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairfax?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairfax?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 14, 2026 near 1.03 E Beverly. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairfax?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairfax had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was July 20, 2026.
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.