Hail history for Fonda, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fonda since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fonda
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 6, 1969
15 reports on 11 days since 1969 · #264 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Fonda
- 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 Fonda
The latest hail report in and around Fonda is from April 12, 2022, 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 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fonda logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #264 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fonda accounts for 10% of the 145 reports filed in Pocahontas County.
7% 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 September 6, 1969.
The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fonda 0.3
- Pocahontas County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fonda 4
- Pocahontas County 28
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fonda 7%
- Pocahontas County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1969 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Pocahontas | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Fonda | Pocahontas | $2K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Fonda | Pocahontas | $5K | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pocahontas | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pocahontas | — | 17:30 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Fonda | Pocahontas | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Fonda | Pocahontas | $2K | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 W Fonda | Pocahontas | $5K | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 NW Fonda | Pocahontas | $5K | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Fonda | Pocahontas | — | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.02 SW Fonda | Pocahontas | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fonda | Pocahontas | $10K | 06:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fonda | Pocahontas | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Fonda | Pocahontas | — | 06:23 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Fonda | Pocahontas | $3K | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pocahontas | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pocahontas | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fonda
- Newell 13 km · 13
- Pomeroy 14 km · 16
- Palmer 21 km · 11
- Sac City 22 km · 17
- Pocahontas 23 km · 22
- Manson 26 km · 21
- Rockwell City 27 km · 30
- Early 29 km · 12
Questions about hail in Fonda
How often does it hail in Fonda, Iowa?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fonda since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #264 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fonda?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fonda?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 6, 1969. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fonda?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fonda 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 12, 2022.
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.