Hail history for Marcus, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marcus since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marcus
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 10, 1996
15 reports on 15 days since 1969 · #269 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Marcus
- 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 Marcus
The latest hail report in and around Marcus is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 15, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marcus 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 #269 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marcus accounts for 9% of the 171 reports filed in Cherokee 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 10, 1996 near 1 N Marcus.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marcus 0.3
- Cherokee County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marcus 7
- Cherokee County 43
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marcus 0%
- Cherokee 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Marcus | Cherokee | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cherokee | 00:02 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.45 SW Marcus | Cherokee | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 19:28 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 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 NNE Marcus | Cherokee | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | Marcus | Cherokee | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Marcus | Cherokee | 02:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.45 SW Marcus | Cherokee | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Marcus | Cherokee | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SW Marcus | Cherokee | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Marcus | Cherokee | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NW Marcus | Cherokee | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Marcus | Cherokee | 00:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marcus
Questions about hail in Marcus
How often does it hail in Marcus, Iowa?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marcus since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #269 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marcus?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marcus?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 10, 1996 near 1 N Marcus. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marcus?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marcus had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2026.
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.