Hail history for Hinton, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hinton since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hinton
- Last hail
- Oct 8, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 19, 1996
24 reports on 21 days since 1992 · #113 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Hinton
- 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 Hinton
The latest hail report in and around Hinton is from October 8, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hinton logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #113 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hinton accounts for 8% of the 287 reports filed in Plymouth County.
17% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on June 19, 1996 near Hinton.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hinton 0.7
- Plymouth County 6.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hinton 10
- Plymouth County 71
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hinton 17%
- Plymouth County 7%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | View |
| May 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1996 | 3.50 inteacup | Hinton | Plymouth | $100K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.47 SSE Hinton | Plymouth | $75K | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 E Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 42%
- 1–2 in 10 42%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Hinton | Plymouth | — | 02:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 E Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Hinton | Plymouth | — | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Hinton | Plymouth | — | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Hinton | Plymouth | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | $125K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.47 SSE Hinton | Plymouth | $75K | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Hinton | Plymouth | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hinton
- Merrill 12 km · 10
- Sioux City 16 km · 120
- Le Mars 20 km · 49
- Brunsville 21 km · 13
- Moville 24 km · 14
- Sergeant Bluff 25 km · 30
- Bronson 25 km · 12
- Kingsley 27 km · 19
Questions about hail in Hinton
How often does it hail in Hinton, Iowa?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hinton since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #113 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hinton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hinton?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 19, 1996 near Hinton. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hinton?
The most recent report in this data is from October 8, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hinton had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was October 8, 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.