Hail history for Fontanelle, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fontanelle since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Fontanelle
- Last hail
- Jul 17, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 22, 2011
17 reports on 14 days since 1975 · #213 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Fontanelle
- 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 Fontanelle
The latest hail report in and around Fontanelle is from July 17, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fontanelle logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #213 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fontanelle accounts for 10% of the 175 reports filed in Adair 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 March 22, 2011 near 0.69 S Fontanelle.
The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fontanelle 0.3
- Adair County 5.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fontanelle 6
- Adair County 46
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fontanelle 0%
- Adair 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Fontanelle | Adair | $10K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Fontanelle | Adair | $15K | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SW Greenfield | Adair | $20K | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Adair | — | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Adair | — | 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.93 SW Fontanelle | Adair | — | 04:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Fontanelle | Adair | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Fontanelle | Adair | $10K | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Fontanelle | Adair | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Fontanelle | Adair | $5K | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Fontanelle | Adair | $3K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 N Fisk | Adair | $2K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Fontanelle | Adair | $3K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Russell | Lucas | $3K | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Fontanelle | Adair | $15K | 08:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Fontanelle | Adair | $3K | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SW Greenfield | Adair | $20K | 08:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fontanelle
- Greenfield 9 km · 16
- Bridgewater 10 km · 20
- Orient 15 km · 41
- Massena 18 km · 17
- Adair 24 km · 22
- Anita 24 km · 11
- Casey 24 km · 11
- Menlo 29 km · 11
Questions about hail in Fontanelle
How often does it hail in Fontanelle, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fontanelle since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #213 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fontanelle?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fontanelle?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 22, 2011 near 0.69 S Fontanelle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fontanelle?
The most recent report in this data is from July 17, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fontanelle had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 17, 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.