Hail history for Henderson, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- Apr 19, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 19, 2023
12 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #367 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from April 19, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 19, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #367 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 8% of the 148 reports filed in Mills 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 19, 2023 near 2.69 ENE Henderson.
The busiest year was 2001, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in September (58% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 0.1
- Mills County 3.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 3
- Mills County 46
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 0%
- Mills County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 ENE Henderson | Mills | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SE Henderson | Mills | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Mills | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Mills | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Henderson | Mills | 09:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.69 ENE Henderson | Mills | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 ENE Henderson | Mills | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 SE Henderson | Mills | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 12 NW Red Oak | Montgomery | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Mills | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Mills | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Henderson | Mills | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 11 W Elliott | Montgomery | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Henderson | Mills | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Henderson | Mills | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Henderson | Mills | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Henderson | Mills | 19:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #367 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in September, April, May. September alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 19, 2023 near 2.69 ENE Henderson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 19, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 19, 2023.
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.