Hail history for Jackson Junction, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson Junction since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson Junction
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 28, 2018
11 reports on 9 days since 1962 · #412 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Jackson Junction
- 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 Jackson Junction
The latest hail report in and around Jackson Junction is from July 11, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson Junction logged 5 reports on 4 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 #412 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson Junction accounts for 7% of the 161 reports filed in Winneshiek 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 August 28, 2018 near 1.66 ESE Waucoma.
The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson Junction 0.3
- Winneshiek County 3.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson Junction 4
- Winneshiek County 31
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson Junction 0%
- Winneshiek 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Waucoma | Fayette | — | 08:52 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Waucoma | Fayette | $10K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.04 E Lawler | Chickasaw | — | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.05 NE Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.04 E Lawler | Chickasaw | — | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ESE Waucoma | Fayette | — | 08:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.05 NE Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.57 NW Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 3 W Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | — | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Jackson Jct | Winneshiek | $7K | 10:53 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Waucoma | Fayette | $4K | 10:52 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Waucoma | Fayette | $10K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1962 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Chickasaw | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson Junction
- Waucoma 5 km · 10
- Protivin 13 km · 14
- Calmar 17 km · 26
- New Hampton 22 km · 34
- Ridgeway 22 km · 11
- Ossian 23 km · 13
- West Union 25 km · 14
- Sumner 28 km · 13
Questions about hail in Jackson Junction
How often does it hail in Jackson Junction, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson Junction since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #412 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson Junction?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson Junction?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 28, 2018 near 1.66 ESE Waucoma. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson Junction?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson Junction had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson Junction since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 11, 2020.
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.