Hail history for Hubbard, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hubbard since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hubbard
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2023
15 reports on 14 days since 1972 · #268 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Hubbard
- 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 Hubbard
The latest hail report in and around Hubbard is from April 27, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hubbard logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #268 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hubbard accounts for 12% of the 129 reports filed in Hardin 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 May 7, 2023 near 1.72 SW Pt Pleasant.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hubbard 0.4
- Hardin County 3.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hubbard 8
- Hardin County 33
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hubbard 0%
- Hardin County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 SW Pt Pleasant | Hardin | — | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hardin | — | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 ESE Hubbard | Hardin | $1K | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Hubbard | Hardin | — | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Hardin | — | 17:55 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 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Hubbard | Hardin | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 SW Pt Pleasant | Hardin | — | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 3.36 ESE Hubbard | Hardin | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 ESE Hubbard | Hardin | $1K | 12:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Hubbard | Hardin | — | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 E Hubbard | Hardin | $1K | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.95 SSE Hubbard | Hardin | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 W Aplington | Butler | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hubbard | Hardin | — | 06:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hubbard | Hardin | — | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Hubbard | Hardin | $3K | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Hardin | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hubbard
- Zearing 16 km · 10
- Eldora 18 km · 20
- Roland 23 km · 20
- Iowa Falls 24 km · 24
- Story City 27 km · 28
- Jewell Junction 28 km · 16
- Williams 28 km · 12
- State Center 34 km · 22
Questions about hail in Hubbard
How often does it hail in Hubbard, Iowa?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hubbard since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #268 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hubbard?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hubbard?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2023 near 1.72 SW Pt Pleasant. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hubbard?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hubbard 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 27, 2024.
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.