Hail history for Latimer, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Latimer since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Latimer
- Last hail
- Aug 28, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 20, 2003
13 reports on 10 days since 1988 · #327 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Latimer
- 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 Latimer
The latest hail report in and around Latimer is from August 28, 2018, 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, Latimer 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 #327 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Latimer accounts for 10% of the 125 reports filed in Franklin 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 20, 2003 near 3 E Latimer.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Latimer 0.4
- Franklin County 3.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Latimer 6
- Franklin County 36
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Latimer 8%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 E Latimer | Franklin | $25K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.67 ENE Latimer | Franklin | $10K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Latimer | Franklin | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norwalk | Warren | $15K | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norwalk | Warren | $15K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 15%
- 1–2 in 10 77%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Latimer | Franklin | — | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.67 ENE Latimer | Franklin | $10K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.06 SE Latimer | Franklin | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Latimer | Franklin | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Latimer | Franklin | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Des Moines Arpt | Polk | $50K | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norwalk | Warren | $15K | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norwalk | Warren | $15K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 E Latimer | Franklin | $25K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Latimer | Franklin | $20K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 E Alexander | Franklin | $2K | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 E Alexander | Franklin | $10K | 20:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Latimer
Questions about hail in Latimer
How often does it hail in Latimer, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Latimer since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #327 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Latimer?
Most reports come in June, March, May. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Latimer?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 20, 2003 near 3 E Latimer. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Latimer?
The most recent report in this data is from August 28, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Latimer had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Latimer since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 28, 2018.
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.