Hail history for Melcher-Dallas, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melcher-Dallas since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Melcher-Dallas
- Last hail
- Jul 14, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 15, 2017
18 reports on 13 days since 1992 · #198 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Melcher-Dallas
- 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 Melcher-Dallas
The latest hail report in and around Melcher-Dallas is from July 14, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Melcher-Dallas logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #198 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Melcher-Dallas accounts for 9% of the 196 reports filed in Marion 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 15, 2017 near 0.52 W Bewbern.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (56% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Melcher-Dallas 0.5
- Marion County 6.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Melcher-Dallas 6
- Marion County 56
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Melcher-Dallas 0%
- Marion County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bewbern | Marion | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 WNW Melcher | Marion | $50K | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Bewbern | Marion | — | 20:45 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 6 33%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Bewbern | Marion | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 W Bewbern | Marion | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Bewbern | Marion | — | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Melcher | Marion | — | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 ESE Nepas | Marion | $1K | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.58 WNW Melcher | Marion | $50K | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Melcher | Marion | $5K | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Dallas | Marion | $5K | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Melcher | Marion | $2K | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ankeny | Polk | $5K | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NE Melcher | Marion | $2K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Melcher | Marion | $3K | 20:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Melcher-Dallas
Questions about hail in Melcher-Dallas
How often does it hail in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melcher-Dallas since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #198 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Melcher-Dallas?
Most reports come in April, August, June. April alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Melcher-Dallas?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 15, 2017 near 0.52 W Bewbern. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Melcher-Dallas?
The most recent report in this data is from July 14, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Melcher-Dallas had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Melcher-Dallas since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 14, 2020.
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.