Hail history for Garner, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Garner since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Garner
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 28, 2018
20 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #160 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Garner
- 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 Garner
The latest hail report in and around Garner is from April 28, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Garner logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #160 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Garner accounts for 18% of the 114 reports filed in Hancock County.
15% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on August 28, 2018 near 1.01 E Garner.
Reports were up 267% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Garner 0.7
- Hancock County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Garner 10
- Hancock County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Garner 15%
- Hancock 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | $25K | 07:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | $10K | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Garner | Hancock | $25K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 SE Garner | Hancock | $25K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 30%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.22 SE Garner | Hancock | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Garner | Hancock | — | 01:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 07:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 22:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | $10K | 07:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | $25K | 07:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.31 NNW Klemme | Hancock | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 E Garner | Hancock | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Garner
- Britt 16 km · 12
- Forest City 18 km · 29
- Clear Lake 19 km · 33
- Kanawha 24 km · 17
- Thornton 25 km · 13
- Belmond 28 km · 18
- Mason City 33 km · 71
- Thompson 33 km · 10
Questions about hail in Garner
How often does it hail in Garner, Iowa?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Garner since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #160 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Garner?
Most reports come in April, July, June. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Garner?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 28, 2018 near 1.01 E Garner. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Garner?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Garner had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.