Hail history for Hills, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hills since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hills
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Mar 15, 2026
16 reports on 14 days since 2006 · #243 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Hills
- 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 Hills
The latest hail report in and around Hills is from March 15, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hills logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #243 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hills accounts for 7% of the 229 reports filed in Johnson 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 15, 2026 near 1.03 E Hills.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hills 0.8
- Johnson County 8.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hills 13
- Johnson County 65
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hills 0%
- Johnson County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 NNE Hills | Johnson | 22:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 NNE Hills | Johnson | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Hills | Johnson | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Nov 11, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 02:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNE Hills | Johnson | 13:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hills
- Riverside 9 km · 16
- Iowa City 11 km · 80
- Kalona 16 km · 11
- Coralville 17 km · 20
- Tiffin 19 km · 13
- West Branch 20 km · 11
- North Liberty 22 km · 27
- West Liberty 23 km · 13
Questions about hail in Hills
How often does it hail in Hills, Iowa?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hills since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #243 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hills?
Most reports come in May, February, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hills?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on March 15, 2026 near 1.03 E Hills. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hills?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hills 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 March 15, 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.