Hail history for Madrid, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madrid since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Madrid
- Last hail
- May 1, 2018
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 25, 2008
13 reports on 9 days since 2000 · #329 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Madrid
- 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 Madrid
The latest hail report in and around Madrid is from May 1, 2018, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Madrid logged 7 reports on 5 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 #329 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Madrid accounts for 7% of the 194 reports filed in Boone 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 June 25, 2008 near 4.14 NW Sheldahl.
The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (69% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Madrid 0.3
- Boone County 5.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Madrid 5
- Boone County 40
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Madrid 8%
- Boone County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.14 NW Sheldahl | Boone | $20K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 NE Madrid | Boone | $10K | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NE Carroll | Carroll | $5K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.17 NNE Madrid | Boone | $10K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NE Van Wert | Decatur | $3K | 20:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 31%
- 1–2 in 8 62%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 NE Madrid | Boone | $10K | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.17 NNE Madrid | Boone | $10K | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 E Madrid | Boone | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Madrid | Boone | $2K | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4.14 NW Sheldahl | Boone | $20K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.14 NW Sheldahl | Boone | $3K | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NE Van Wert | Decatur | $3K | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Madrid | Boone | $1K | 17:59 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NE Carroll | Carroll | $5K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Templeton | Carroll | $1K | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Madrid | Boone | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 W Newton | Jasper | $5K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Madrid
Questions about hail in Madrid
How often does it hail in Madrid, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madrid since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #329 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Madrid?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 69% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Madrid?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 25, 2008 near 4.14 NW Sheldahl. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Madrid?
The most recent report in this data is from May 1, 2018 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Madrid had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Madrid since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 1, 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.