Hail history for Iowa Falls, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iowa Falls since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Iowa Falls
- Last hail
- Mar 19, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 28, 1998
24 reports on 19 days since 1971 · #115 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Iowa Falls
- 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 Iowa Falls
The latest hail report in and around Iowa Falls is from March 19, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Iowa Falls logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #115 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Iowa Falls accounts for 19% of the 129 reports filed in Hardin 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 28, 1998 near Iowa Falls.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Iowa Falls 0.6
- Hardin County 3.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Iowa Falls 9
- Hardin County 33
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Iowa Falls 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 1998 | 3.00 inteacup | Iowa Falls | Hardin | $400K | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1971 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hardin | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Iowa Falls | Hardin | $30K | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hardin | — | 21:20 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 11 46%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 04:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 04:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 07:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 NW Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.04 W Iowa Falls | Hardin | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Iowa Falls | Hardin | $3K | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Iowa Falls | Hardin | $5K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Hudson | Black Hawk | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Randall | Hamilton | $5K | 17:14 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Iowa Falls
Questions about hail in Iowa Falls
How often does it hail in Iowa Falls, Iowa?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iowa Falls since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #115 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Iowa Falls?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Iowa Falls?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 28, 1998 near Iowa Falls. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Iowa Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from March 19, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Iowa Falls 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 March 19, 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.