Hail history for Nodaway, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nodaway since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nodaway
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 11, 2011
14 reports on 11 days since 1996 · #299 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Nodaway
- 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 Nodaway
The latest hail report in and around Nodaway is from April 4, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on March 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nodaway logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #299 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nodaway accounts for 14% of the 102 reports filed in Adams County.
7% 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 May 11, 2011 near 1.04 W Brooks.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nodaway 0.5
- Adams County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nodaway 7
- Adams County 29
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nodaway 7%
- Adams County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.04 W Brooks | Adams | $15K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | $15K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Nodaway | Adams | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | $5K | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.58 SE Tenville | Montgomery | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Nodaway | Adams | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.58 SE Tenville | Montgomery | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | $15K | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.04 W Brooks | Adams | $15K | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | $1K | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.25 WNW Nodaway | Adams | $5K | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.76 SE Dickieville | Adams | $1K | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 9 W Corning | Adams | $2K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WSW Lenox | Taylor | $2K | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Nodaway | Adams | $3K | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Nodaway | Adams | $5K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nodaway
Questions about hail in Nodaway
How often does it hail in Nodaway, Iowa?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nodaway since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #299 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nodaway?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nodaway?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 11, 2011 near 1.04 W Brooks. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nodaway?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nodaway 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 April 4, 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.