Hail history for Lacona, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lacona since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lacona
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 25, 2008
10 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #458 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Lacona
- 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 Lacona
The latest hail report in and around Lacona is from March 31, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lacona logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #458 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lacona accounts for 3% of the 342 reports filed in Warren 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 June 25, 2008 near 1.38 S Lacona.
The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lacona 0.3
- Warren County 10.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lacona 7
- Warren County 74
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lacona 0%
- Warren 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lacona | Warren | $5K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacona | Warren | $10K | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lacona | Warren | $10K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | — | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | — | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.12 W Lacona | Warren | $2K | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Lacona | Warren | $1K | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Lacona | Warren | $5K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Lacona | Warren | $1K | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Lacona | Warren | $10K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Lacona | Warren | $5K | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lacona | Warren | $10K | 11:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lacona
- Milo 12 km · 16
- Melcher-Dallas 13 km · 18
- Lucas 19 km · 14
- Chariton 20 km · 36
- Indianola 24 km · 65
- Pleasantville 24 km · 23
- Knoxville 28 km · 47
- Russell 28 km · 10
Questions about hail in Lacona
How often does it hail in Lacona, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lacona since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #458 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lacona?
Most reports come in June, March, September. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lacona?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2008 near 1.38 S Lacona. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lacona?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lacona had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 31, 2023.
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.