Hail history for Hull, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hull since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hull
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 28, 1990
12 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #369 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Hull
- 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 Hull
The latest hail report in and around Hull is from June 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hull logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #369 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hull accounts for 4% of the 269 reports filed in Sioux County.
8% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 28, 1990.
The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hull 0.3
- Sioux County 6.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hull 5
- Sioux County 66
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hull 8%
- Sioux 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Sioux | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NNE Hull | Sioux | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNW Hull | Sioux | 04:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.66 ENE Hull | Sioux | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.89 NE Hull | Sioux | 23:10 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 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.66 ENE Hull | Sioux | 04:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNW Hull | Sioux | 04:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.42 NE Hull | Sioux | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.66 ENE Hull | Sioux | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NNE Hull | Sioux | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.89 NE Hull | Sioux | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NNE Hull | Sioux | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Hull | Sioux | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Hull | Sioux | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Sioux Center | Sioux | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 E Hull | Sioux | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Sioux | 02:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hull
- Boyden 11 km · 13
- Rock Valley 13 km · 34
- Sioux Center 13 km · 27
- Doon 13 km · 17
- George 20 km · 17
- Orange City 22 km · 18
- Hospers 23 km · 17
- Sheldon 24 km · 36
Questions about hail in Hull
How often does it hail in Hull, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hull since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #369 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hull?
Most reports come in June, August, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hull?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 28, 1990. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hull?
The most recent report in this data is from June 28, 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 Hull had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 28, 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.