Hail history for Mount Ayr, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Ayr since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mount Ayr
- Last hail
- Apr 26, 2024
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 26, 2024
25 reports on 19 days since 1960 · #106 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Mount Ayr
- 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 Mount Ayr
The latest hail report in and around Mount Ayr is from April 26, 2024, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on April 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mount Ayr logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #106 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mount Ayr accounts for 24% of the 105 reports filed in Ringgold County.
24% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 26, 2024 near 0.87 SW Mt Ayr.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (24% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mount Ayr 0.7
- Ringgold County 2.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mount Ayr 9
- Ringgold County 27
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mount Ayr 24%
- Ringgold 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $10.0 million | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 1984 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ringgold | — | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ringgold | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ringgold | — | 18:15 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 5 20%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 6 24%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 05:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 WSW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 20:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.25 WSW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.11 WSW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $3K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $1K | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ENE Mt Ayr Muni Arpt | Ringgold | $1K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 WSW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $5K | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $3K | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 SW Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $15K | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | Mt Ayr | Ringgold | $10.0 million | 23:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mount Ayr
Questions about hail in Mount Ayr
How often does it hail in Mount Ayr, Iowa?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mount Ayr since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #106 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mount Ayr?
Most reports come in June, September, April. June alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mount Ayr?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 26, 2024 near 0.87 SW Mt Ayr. 24% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mount Ayr?
The most recent report in this data is from April 26, 2024 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mount Ayr had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 26, 2024.
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.