Hail history for Montezuma, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montezuma since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Montezuma
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 7, 1962
15 reports on 12 days since 1962 · #270 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Montezuma
- 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 Montezuma
The latest hail report in and around Montezuma is from May 7, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Montezuma logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #270 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Montezuma accounts for 16% of the 93 reports filed in Poweshiek County.
13% 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 7, 1962.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Montezuma 0.4
- Poweshiek County 2.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Montezuma 6
- Poweshiek County 29
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Montezuma 13%
- Poweshiek County 12%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1962 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Poweshiek | 13:48 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.58 W Montezuma | Poweshiek | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 NNW Montezuma | Poweshiek | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Poweshiek | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Montezuma | Poweshiek | 16:00 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Montezuma | Poweshiek | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.58 W Montezuma | Poweshiek | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.32 NNW Montezuma | Poweshiek | — | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 NW Montezuma | Poweshiek | — | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Montezuma | Poweshiek | $2K | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Montezuma | Poweshiek | $1K | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NNE Montezuma | Poweshiek | $1K | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Montezuma | Poweshiek | $1K | 05:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Carlisle | Warren | $5K | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Ankeny | Polk | $5K | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Montezuma | Poweshiek | $3K | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Reasnor | Jasper | $5K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Montezuma
Questions about hail in Montezuma
How often does it hail in Montezuma, Iowa?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montezuma since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #270 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Montezuma?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Montezuma?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 7, 1962. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Montezuma?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 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 Montezuma had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 7, 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.