Hail history for Glidden, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glidden since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Glidden
- Last hail
- Apr 24, 2010
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Apr 24, 2010
10 reports on 6 days since 1998 · #450 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Glidden
- 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 Glidden
The latest hail report in and around Glidden is from April 24, 2010, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Glidden logged 7 reports on 4 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 #450 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Glidden accounts for 7% of the 144 reports filed in Carroll 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 1.00 in (quarter) on April 24, 2010 near 0.69 S Glidden.
The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Glidden 0.3
- Carroll County 3.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Glidden 4
- Carroll County 37
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Glidden 0%
- Carroll County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $3K | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $3K | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $1K | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $2K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $5K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $3K | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $3K | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 NE Carroll Neu Arpt | Carroll | — | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $1K | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $2K | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 NE Carroll Neu Arpt | Carroll | — | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Glidden | Carroll | $5K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Glidden | Carroll | $2K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Glidden | Carroll | $3K | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Glidden | Carroll | $1K | 20:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Glidden
Questions about hail in Glidden
How often does it hail in Glidden, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glidden since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #450 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Glidden?
Most reports come in April, August, June. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Glidden?
1.00 in (quarter size) on April 24, 2010 near 0.69 S Glidden. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Glidden?
The most recent report in this data is from April 24, 2010 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Glidden had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Glidden since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 24, 2010.
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.