Hail history for Lucas, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lucas since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lucas
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 17, 2022
14 reports on 14 days since 1981 · #296 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Lucas
- 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 Lucas
The latest hail report in and around Lucas is from May 7, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lucas logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #296 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lucas accounts for 18% of the 78 reports filed in Lucas 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 September 17, 2022 near 2.2 WNW Chariton Muni Arpt.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). Hail here peaks in April (43% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lucas 0.5
- Lucas County 1.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lucas 10
- Lucas County 25
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lucas 0%
- Lucas 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.2 WNW Chariton Muni Arpt | Lucas | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | $25K | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lucas | — | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lucas | — | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 W Lucas | Lucas | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 64%
- 1–2 in 5 36%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.08 W Lucas | Lucas | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.2 WNW Chariton Muni Arpt | Lucas | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | — | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Lucas | Lucas | $25K | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Lucas | Lucas | — | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Altoona | Polk | $3K | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Hiteman | Monroe | $3K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Lucas | Lucas | $1K | 11:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lucas
- Chariton 13 km · 36
- Humeston 19 km · 24
- Lacona 19 km · 10
- Russell 23 km · 10
- Osceola 27 km · 43
- New Virginia 28 km · 38
- Melcher-Dallas 28 km · 18
- Milo 29 km · 16
Questions about hail in Lucas
How often does it hail in Lucas, Iowa?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lucas since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #296 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lucas?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lucas?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 17, 2022 near 2.2 WNW Chariton Muni Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lucas?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 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 Lucas had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 7, 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.