Hail history for Holstein, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holstein since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holstein
- Last hail
- Apr 23, 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 24, 2019
30 reports on 21 days since 1996 · #73 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Holstein
- 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 Holstein
The latest hail report in and around Holstein is from April 23, 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 August 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holstein logged 15 reports on 10 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 #73 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holstein accounts for 22% of the 136 reports filed in Ida 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 24, 2019 near 1.53 E Holstein.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holstein 0.8
- Ida County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holstein 10
- Ida County 34
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holstein 0%
- Ida 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 E Holstein | Ida | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 E Holstein | Ida | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | $5K | 11:14 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Holstein | Ida | — | 22:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 37%
- 1–2 in 19 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Holstein | Ida | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 11.14 SW Hanover | Ida | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.64 NNE Holstein | Ida | — | 11:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 E Holstein | Ida | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.53 E Holstein | Ida | — | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Holstein | Ida | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 W Holstein | Ida | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Holstein | Ida | $5K | 11:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holstein
- Galva 10 km · 19
- Ida Grove 17 km · 22
- Washta 18 km · 18
- Correctionville 20 km · 30
- Battle Creek 20 km · 13
- Pierson 27 km · 19
- Aurelia 27 km · 14
- Cherokee 29 km · 36
Questions about hail in Holstein
How often does it hail in Holstein, Iowa?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holstein since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holstein?
Most reports come in May, August, September. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holstein?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 24, 2019 near 1.53 E Holstein. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holstein?
The most recent report in this data is from April 23, 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 Holstein 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 April 23, 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.