Hail history for Monroe, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Monroe
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 18, 2000
29 reports on 21 days since 1977 · #83 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Monroe
- 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 Monroe
The latest hail report in and around Monroe is from April 17, 2025, 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 July 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monroe logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #83 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monroe accounts for 13% of the 220 reports filed in Jasper County.
14% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 18, 2000 near 1 NW Monroe.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monroe 0.9
- Jasper County 5.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monroe 11
- Jasper County 54
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monroe 14%
- Jasper County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 NW Monroe | Jasper | $10K | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.07 W Monroe | Jasper | $25K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monroe | Jasper | $100K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monroe | Jasper | $20K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.69 W Monroe | Jasper | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 19 66%
- 2 in + 4 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Monroe | Jasper | — | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.69 W Monroe | Jasper | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Monroe | Jasper | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Monroe | Jasper | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.3 NNW Monroe | Jasper | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Monroe | Jasper | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Monroe | Jasper | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Monroe | Jasper | $3K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monroe | Jasper | $100K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 NW Monroe | Jasper | $3K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.07 W Monroe | Jasper | $25K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monroe | Jasper | $20K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monroe
- Reasnor 9 km · 14
- Prairie City 14 km · 22
- Newton 20 km · 55
- Pella 20 km · 42
- Pleasantville 20 km · 23
- Colfax 21 km · 20
- Runnells 21 km · 15
- Knoxville 22 km · 47
Questions about hail in Monroe
How often does it hail in Monroe, Iowa?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monroe since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #83 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monroe?
Most reports come in April, July, August. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monroe?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 18, 2000 near 1 NW Monroe. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monroe?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monroe had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 17, 2025.
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.