Hail history for Marion, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 7, 2020
76 reports on 30 days since 1979 · #10 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 65 reports on 22 hail days, about 3.3 reports a year. That is 7.2 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 19% of the 390 reports filed in Linn 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 April 7, 2020 near 0.69 S Marion.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (35) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2023, with 16 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (46% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 3.3
- Linn County 13.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 22
- Linn County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 8%
- Linn County 5%
- 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 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 12 | 12 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 13 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Marion | Linn | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 NW Marion | Linn | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.54 W Marion | Linn | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.03 W Marion | Linn | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 NNW Marion | Linn | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 30%
- 1–2 in 47 62%
- 2 in + 6 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Marion | Linn | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 NE Marion | Linn | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 WNW Marion Arpt | Linn | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SE Marion | Linn | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.24 NE Marion Arpt | Linn | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Marion | Linn | 08:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 NE Marion | Linn | 08:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNW Marion | Linn | 08:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Marion | Linn | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 NE Marion | Linn | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Marion | Linn | 07:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NE Marion | Linn | 07:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Robins 8 km · 15
- Hiawatha 9 km · 12
- Cedar Rapids 12 km · 149
- Springville 12 km · 12
- Palo 18 km · 11
- Mount Vernon 19 km · 15
- Martelle 19 km · 12
- Fairfax 21 km · 12
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Iowa?
76 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.3 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in April, June, August. April alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 7, 2020 near 0.69 S Marion. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Marion had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.