Hail history for Monticello, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Monticello
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 10, 2008
24 reports on 15 days since 1964 · #118 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Monticello
- 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 Monticello
The latest hail report in and around Monticello is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monticello logged 18 reports on 10 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 #118 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monticello accounts for 18% of the 134 reports filed in Jones 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 10, 2008 near 0.56 N Monticello.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monticello 0.9
- Jones County 4.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monticello 10
- Jones County 47
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monticello 13%
- Jones County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.56 N Monticello | Jones | — | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 NE Monticello | Jones | — | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1964 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Delaware | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Monticello | Jones | $500 | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Scotch Grove | Jones | $100 | 15:28 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 7 29%
- 1–2 in 14 58%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Langworthy | Jones | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Langworthy | Jones | — | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Scotch Grove | Jones | — | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Monticello | Jones | — | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 SE Langworthy | Jones | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Monticello | Jones | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNE Monticello | Jones | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 WNW Monticello | Jones | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Monticello | Jones | $500 | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.95 NNE Monticello Muni Arpt | Jones | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Scotch Grove | Jones | $100 | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NE Monticello | Jones | — | 12:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monticello
Questions about hail in Monticello
How often does it hail in Monticello, Iowa?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monticello?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monticello?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 10, 2008 near 0.56 N Monticello. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monticello?
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 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monticello had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 4 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.