Hail history for Floyd, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Floyd since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Floyd
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 14, 2026
10 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #449 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Floyd
- 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 Floyd
The latest hail report in and around Floyd is from April 14, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Floyd logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #449 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Floyd accounts for 6% of the 165 reports filed in Floyd 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 14, 2026 near 2.94 SSE Floyd Hanry Arpt.
The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Floyd 0.2
- Floyd County 4.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Floyd 4
- Floyd County 43
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Floyd 10%
- Floyd 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.94 SSE Floyd Hanry Arpt | Floyd | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Floyd | Floyd | $5K | 09:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Floyd | Floyd | $15K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 E Floyd | Floyd | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.33 WSW Colwell | Floyd | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 7 70%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.94 SSE Floyd Hanry Arpt | Floyd | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 E Floyd | Floyd | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.33 WSW Colwell | Floyd | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.51 E Floyd | Floyd | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.63 E Floyd | Floyd | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Floyd | Floyd | — | 06:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 5 N Charles City | Floyd | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Floyd | Floyd | $5K | 09:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Floyd | Floyd | $15K | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Floyd | Floyd | $22K | 15:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Floyd
- Charles City 9 km · 62
- Rudd 13 km · 10
- Osage 18 km · 18
- Rockford 19 km · 11
- Marble Rock 21 km · 28
- Nora Springs 22 km · 13
- Ionia 25 km · 13
- Nashua 25 km · 12
Questions about hail in Floyd
How often does it hail in Floyd, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Floyd since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #449 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Floyd?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Floyd?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 14, 2026 near 2.94 SSE Floyd Hanry Arpt. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Floyd?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Floyd had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.