Hail history for Northwood, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Northwood since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Northwood
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Oct 4, 2006
17 reports on 13 days since 1974 · #225 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Northwood
- 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 Northwood
The latest hail report in and around Northwood is from April 9, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Northwood 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 #225 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Northwood accounts for 18% of the 95 reports filed in Worth County.
12% 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 October 4, 2006 near 3.5 SE Northwood.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Northwood 0.4
- Worth County 2.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Northwood 6
- Worth County 24
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Northwood 12%
- Worth 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.5 SE Northwood | Worth | $15K | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 2.59 intennis ball | — | Worth | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Northwood | Worth | $10K | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Northwood | Worth | $10K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Worth | — | 19:30 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Northwood Muni Arpt | Worth | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Northwood Muni Arpt | Worth | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Northwood | Worth | $10K | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Northwood | Worth | $5K | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.5 SE Northwood | Worth | $15K | 02:22 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Northwood | Worth | $10K | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Mason City | Cerro Gordo | $3K | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Northwood | Worth | $2K | 09:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 N Northwood | Worth | $5K | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Northwood | Worth | $5K | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Northwood | Worth | $10K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Northwood | Worth | $5K | 14:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Northwood
- Kensett 10 km · 13
- Manly 17 km · 17
- Grafton 17 km · 10
- St. Ansgar 25 km · 24
- Lake Mills 26 km · 10
- Mason City 33 km · 71
- Stacyville 35 km · 11
- Clear Lake 37 km · 33
Questions about hail in Northwood
How often does it hail in Northwood, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Northwood since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #225 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Northwood?
Most reports come in April, June, September. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Northwood?
2.75 in (baseball size) on October 4, 2006 near 3.5 SE Northwood. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Northwood?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Northwood had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Northwood since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2017.
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.