Hail history for Harris, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harris since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harris
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 13, 2026
14 reports on 13 days since 1986 · #289 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Harris
- 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 Harris
The latest hail report in and around Harris is from April 13, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harris logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #289 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Harris accounts for 12% of the 121 reports filed in Osceola 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 April 13, 2026 near 1.71 SE Harris.
The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harris 0.2
- Osceola County 2.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harris 4
- Osceola County 31
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harris 0%
- Osceola 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 SE Harris | Osceola | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.04 SE Harris | Osceola | — | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Harris | Osceola | $100K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Harris | Osceola | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Osceola | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 21%
- 1–2 in 11 79%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.71 SE Harris | Osceola | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Harris | Osceola | — | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.04 SE Harris | Osceola | — | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Harris | Osceola | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 S Harris | Osceola | — | 03:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 E Ocheyedan | Osceola | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Harris | Osceola | — | 02:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Harris | Osceola | — | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Harris | Osceola | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Harris | Osceola | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Harris | Osceola | $100K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Harris | Osceola | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Harris
- Lake Park 9 km · 31
- Ocheyedan 9 km · 16
- Sibley 25 km · 21
- Spirit Lake 26 km · 36
- Milford 26 km · 16
- Arnolds Park 27 km · 11
- Hartley 30 km · 23
- Ashton 32 km · 16
Questions about hail in Harris
How often does it hail in Harris, Iowa?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harris since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #289 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harris?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harris?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 13, 2026 near 1.71 SE Harris. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harris?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Harris had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 13, 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.