Hail history for Kalona, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kalona since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kalona
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 2, 2026
11 reports on 8 days since 1981 · #413 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Kalona
- 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 Kalona
The latest hail report in and around Kalona is from April 2, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 2, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kalona logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #413 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kalona accounts for 11% of the 101 reports filed in Washington County.
9% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 2, 2026 near 1.48 NNE Kalona.
Reports were up 600% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (73% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kalona 0.4
- Washington County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kalona 6
- Washington County 45
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kalona 9%
- Washington 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 NNE Kalona | Washington | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Kalona | Washington | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Kalona | Washington | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Kalona | Washington | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 NNE Kalona | Washington | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Kalona | Washington | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 3.18 ENE Kalona | Washington | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 ENE Kalona | Washington | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 ENE Kalona | Washington | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Kalona | Washington | 20:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1981 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Washington | 15:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kalona
- Riverside 11 km · 16
- Hills 16 km · 16
- Washington 21 km · 30
- Iowa City 24 km · 80
- Coralville 25 km · 20
- Tiffin 25 km · 13
- North Liberty 30 km · 27
- North English 32 km · 18
Questions about hail in Kalona
How often does it hail in Kalona, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kalona since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #413 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kalona?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 73% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kalona?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 2, 2026 near 1.48 NNE Kalona. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kalona?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kalona had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 2, 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.