Hail history for Newell, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newell since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newell
- Last hail
- May 15, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 7, 1990
13 reports on 11 days since 1990 · #331 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Newell
- 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 Newell
The latest hail report in and around Newell is from May 15, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newell logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #331 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newell accounts for 8% of the 155 reports filed in Buena Vista County.
8% 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 September 7, 1990.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newell 0.3
- Buena Vista County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newell 5
- Buena Vista County 27
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newell 8%
- Buena Vista County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 1990 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Buena Vista | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Newell | Buena Vista | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newell | Buena Vista | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Buena Vista | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Newell | Buena Vista | 00:40 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 3 23%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Newell | Buena Vista | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Newell | Buena Vista | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Newell | Buena Vista | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Newell | Buena Vista | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Newell | Buena Vista | 07:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Newell | Buena Vista | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Newell | Buena Vista | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Newell | Buena Vista | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Newell | Buena Vista | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Newell | Buena Vista | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newell | Buena Vista | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Buena Vista | 13:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newell
Questions about hail in Newell
How often does it hail in Newell, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newell since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #331 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newell?
Most reports come in May, April, September. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newell?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 7, 1990. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newell?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Newell had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 15, 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.