Hail history for Guttenberg, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Guttenberg since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Guttenberg
- Last hail
- Jul 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 19, 2016
13 reports on 12 days since 1969 · #322 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Guttenberg
- 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 Guttenberg
The latest hail report in and around Guttenberg is from July 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Guttenberg logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #322 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Guttenberg accounts for 9% of the 146 reports filed in Clayton 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 September 19, 2016 near 0.69 S Guttenberg Arpt.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Guttenberg 0.3
- Clayton County 4.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Guttenberg 6
- Clayton County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Guttenberg 0%
- Clayton 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Guttenberg Arpt | Clayton | $1K | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Guttenburg | Benton | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Guttenburg | Clayton | $2K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Guttenburg | Clayton | $18K | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSE Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 04:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 11 85%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSE Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 04:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Guttenberg Arpt | Clayton | $1K | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Guttenburg | Benton | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 WSW Guttenberg Arpt | Clayton | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Guttenburg | Clayton | $2K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Guttenburg | Clayton | — | 08:47 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Guttenburg | Clayton | $18K | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Clayton | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1979 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Clayton | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Guttenberg
- Colesburg 18 km · 17
- Elkader 25 km · 13
- Edgewood 29 km · 24
- Greeley 30 km · 11
- Dyersville 34 km · 11
- Strawberry Point 37 km · 18
- Monona 37 km · 13
- Delhi 43 km · 15
Questions about hail in Guttenberg
How often does it hail in Guttenberg, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Guttenberg since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #322 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Guttenberg?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Guttenberg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 19, 2016 near 0.69 S Guttenberg Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Guttenberg?
The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Guttenberg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 2, 2026.
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.