Hail history for Humboldt County, Iowa
Every NOAA hail report filed in Humboldt County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Humboldt County
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 16, 2014
102 reports on 56 days since 1968 · #81 of 100 Iowa counties
Hail map · Humboldt County
- 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 Humboldt County
The latest hail report in Humboldt County is from September 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Humboldt County logged 64 reports on 31 hail days, about 3.2 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Iowa county (3.7 a year) and ranks #81 of 100 Iowa counties for all-time reports. Humboldt County holds 1% of all 16,032 hail reports in Iowa.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Iowa county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 16, 2014 near 1.72 SW Arnold.
Reports were down 27% in 2016–2025 (27) compared with 2006–2015 (37). The busiest year was 2017, with 10 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Humboldt County 3.2
- Median Iowa county 3.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Humboldt County 31
- Median Iowa county 39.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Humboldt County 9%
- Median Iowa county 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2014 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.72 SW Arnold | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Humboldt | $100K | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Thor | $50K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.77 N Renwick | $40K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.55 ENE Livermore | — | 09:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 31 30%
- 1–2 in 62 61%
- 2 in + 9 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.57 W Thor | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Livermore | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.27 SSW Dakota City | 01:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Bode | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 NE Bode | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4.55 ENE Livermore | 09:28 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Livermore | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Bode | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Bode | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 E Dakota City | 01:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Dakota City | 01:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 NNE Rutland | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Humboldt County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 32 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 8 | 7 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Renwick | 8 | 4 | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Rutland | 8 | 7 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Bode | 6 | 3 | Jul 6, 2024 |
| Bradgate | 5 | 5 | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Thor | 5 | 4 | May 15, 2017 |
| Hardy | 4 | 4 | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Dakota City | 2 | 2 | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Ottosen | 1 | 1 | Sep 26, 1986 |
Questions about hail in Humboldt County
How often does it hail in Humboldt County, Iowa?
102 hail reports have been logged in Humboldt County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.2 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 100 Iowa counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Humboldt County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Humboldt County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 16, 2014 near 1.72 SW Arnold. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Humboldt County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Humboldt County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was September 22, 2025.
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.