Hail history for Fort Dodge, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Dodge since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fort Dodge
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 30, 2014
91 reports on 48 days since 1961 · #7 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Fort Dodge
- 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 Fort Dodge
The latest hail report in and around Fort Dodge is from September 22, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fort Dodge logged 52 reports on 31 hail days, about 2.6 reports a year. That is 5.8 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fort Dodge accounts for 40% of the 226 reports filed in Webster County.
3% 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 June 30, 2014 near 0.9 NNE Ft Dodge.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (28). The busiest year was 2004, with 16 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fort Dodge 2.6
- Webster County 6.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fort Dodge 31
- Webster County 59
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fort Dodge 3%
- Webster County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.9 NNE Ft Dodge | Webster | $100K | 09:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.02 NE Ft Dodge | Webster | $50K | 09:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.52 NE Ft Dodge | Webster | $50K | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Ft Dodge | Webster | — | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WSW Ft Dodge | Webster | — | 13:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 25%
- 1–2 in 65 71%
- 2 in + 3 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S (Fod)ft Dodge Muni A | Webster | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.06 W Ft Dodge | Webster | 18:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNW Ft Dodge | Webster | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Ft Dodge | Webster | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Ft Dodge | Webster | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S (Fod)ft Dodge Muni A | Webster | 03:51 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Ft Dodge | Webster | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 NE Ft Dodge | Webster | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Ft Dodge | Webster | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Ft Dodge | Webster | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.68 WSW Ft Dodge | Webster | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ft Dodge | Webster | 13:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fort Dodge
- Badger 12 km · 18
- Duncombe 15 km · 14
- Humboldt 24 km · 32
- Gowrie 27 km · 24
- Eagle Grove 28 km · 17
- Dayton 29 km · 10
- Webster City 30 km · 28
- Manson 30 km · 21
Questions about hail in Fort Dodge
How often does it hail in Fort Dodge, Iowa?
91 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Dodge since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.6 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fort Dodge?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fort Dodge?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 30, 2014 near 0.9 NNE Ft Dodge. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fort Dodge?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fort Dodge had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was September 22, 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.