Hail history for Lorimor, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lorimor since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lorimor
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 18, 2021
18 reports on 12 days since 1961 · #196 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Lorimor
- 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 Lorimor
The latest hail report in and around Lorimor is from April 30, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lorimor logged 14 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #196 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lorimor accounts for 15% of the 120 reports filed in Union County.
11% 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 June 18, 2021 near 0.52 E Lorimor.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lorimor 0.7
- Union County 4.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lorimor 8
- Union County 46
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lorimor 11%
- Union County 10%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 E Lorimor | Union | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 SSE Lorimor | Union | $15K | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Lorimor | Union | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Lorimor | Union | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ENE Lorimor | Union | $5K | 20:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 22%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 WNW Lorimor | Union | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Lorimor | Union | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.32 SSE Lorimor | Union | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Lorimor | Union | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Lorimor | Union | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Lorimor | Union | — | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 E Lorimor | Union | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ENE Lorimor | Union | $5K | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2.5 ESE Lorimor | Union | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 SSE Lorimor | Union | $1K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 SSE Lorimor | Union | $15K | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Lorimor | Union | $3K | 21:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lorimor
Questions about hail in Lorimor
How often does it hail in Lorimor, Iowa?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lorimor since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #196 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lorimor?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lorimor?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 18, 2021 near 0.52 E Lorimor. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lorimor?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lorimor had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 30, 2024.
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.