Hail history for Martensdale, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martensdale since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Martensdale
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 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 · Jun 25, 2022
11 reports on 9 days since 1997 · #416 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Martensdale
- 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 Martensdale
The latest hail report in and around Martensdale is from April 4, 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 June 25, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Martensdale logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #416 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Martensdale accounts for 3% of the 342 reports filed in Warren 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 June 25, 2022 near 0.69 N Wick.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (55% of reports); 91% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Martensdale 0.3
- Warren County 10.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Martensdale 6
- Warren County 74
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Martensdale 0%
- Warren 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Wick | Warren | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martensdale | Warren | $20K | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Prole | Warren | $5K | 05:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE Churchville | Warren | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Martensdale | Warren | $10K | 19:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 7 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NE Churchville | Warren | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Wick | Warren | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Prole | Warren | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Martensdale | Warren | $10K | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W Prole | Warren | $5K | 05:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Prole | Warren | $1K | 03:40 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Martensdale | Warren | — | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martensdale | Warren | $20K | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Martensdale | Warren | $5K | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Martensdale | Warren | $5K | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Martensdale | Warren | $1K | 16:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Martensdale
- Bevington 4 km · 12
- St. Marys 7 km · 13
- Norwalk 13 km · 58
- Cumming 13 km · 10
- Indianola 15 km · 65
- West Des Moines 20 km · 70
- Truro 20 km · 16
- New Virginia 21 km · 38
Questions about hail in Martensdale
How often does it hail in Martensdale, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martensdale since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #416 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Martensdale?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 55% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Martensdale?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2022 near 0.69 N Wick. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Martensdale?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 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 Martensdale 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 April 4, 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.