Hail history for Jesup, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jesup since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jesup
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 17, 2006
22 reports on 16 days since 1980 · #133 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Jesup
- 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 Jesup
The latest hail report in and around Jesup is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jesup logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jesup accounts for 13% of the 166 reports filed in Buchanan County.
5% 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 July 17, 2006 near Waterloo.
Reports were down 93% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (41% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jesup 0.8
- Buchanan County 5.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jesup 11
- Buchanan County 41
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jesup 5%
- Buchanan County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2006 | 3.00 inteacup | Waterloo | Black Hawk | $1.0 million | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Evansdale | Black Hawk | $50K | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jesup | Buchanan | — | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jesup | Buchanan | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 45%
- 1–2 in 11 50%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Jesup | Buchanan | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.66 WSW Jesup | Buchanan | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.79 ESE Raymond | Black Hawk | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Jesup | Buchanan | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Jesup | Buchanan | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Jesup | Buchanan | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Jesup | Buchanan | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jesup
- Independence 13 km · 55
- Fairbank 18 km · 19
- Washburn 18 km · 11
- La Porte City 21 km · 10
- Waterloo 24 km · 98
- Mount Auburn 24 km · 10
- Oelwein 25 km · 30
- Readlyn 29 km · 21
Questions about hail in Jesup
How often does it hail in Jesup, Iowa?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jesup since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jesup?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jesup?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 17, 2006 near Waterloo. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jesup?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Jesup had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.