Hail history for Galva, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galva since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Galva
- Last hail
- Aug 15, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 26, 2008
19 reports on 18 days since 1998 · #179 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Galva
- 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 Galva
The latest hail report in and around Galva is from August 15, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on August 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Galva logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #179 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Galva accounts for 14% of the 136 reports filed in Ida 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 June 26, 2008 near 0.69 N Galva.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Galva 0.6
- Ida County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Galva 11
- Ida County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Galva 0%
- Ida County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Galva | Ida | — | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.53 W Galva | Ida | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 W Schaller | Sac | $3K | 02:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 47%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.43 WNW Galva | Ida | — | 11:31 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2.91 SW Galva | Ida | — | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 SSW Galva | Ida | — | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 W Schaller | Sac | $3K | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.53 W Galva | Ida | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Galva | Ida | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 SW Galva | Ida | — | 00:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 SW Galva | Ida | — | 06:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Galva | Ida | — | 06:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Galva
- Holstein 10 km · 30
- Ida Grove 19 km · 22
- Early 22 km · 12
- Aurelia 23 km · 14
- Storm Lake 24 km · 26
- Odebolt 25 km · 18
- Washta 26 km · 18
- Battle Creek 26 km · 13
Questions about hail in Galva
How often does it hail in Galva, Iowa?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Galva since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #179 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Galva?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Galva?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 26, 2008 near 0.69 N Galva. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Galva?
The most recent report in this data is from August 15, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Galva 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 August 15, 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.