Hail history for Norway, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norway since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norway
- Last hail
- Oct 11, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 11, 2020
17 reports on 10 days since 2006 · #226 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Norway
- 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 Norway
The latest hail report in and around Norway is from October 11, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on October 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norway logged 17 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #226 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norway accounts for 6% of the 278 reports filed in Benton County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 11, 2020 near Norway.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2020, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norway 0.8
- Benton County 8.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norway 10
- Benton County 75
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norway 0%
- Benton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norway | Benton | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 W Walford | Benton | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 NE Norway | Benton | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 NNE Norway | Benton | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Norway | Benton | 16:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 29%
- 1–2 in 12 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 NE Norway | Benton | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Norway | Benton | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 NNE Norway | Benton | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Norway | Benton | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Norway | Benton | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 NNE Norway | Benton | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 W Walford | Benton | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NE Norway | Benton | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Norway | Benton | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Norway | Benton | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Norway | Benton | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Norway | Benton | 19:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norway
- Walford 8 km · 11
- Atkins 12 km · 12
- Fairfax 12 km · 12
- Marengo 17 km · 17
- Van Horne 18 km · 24
- Cedar Rapids 21 km · 149
- Palo 21 km · 11
- Shellsburg 22 km · 17
Questions about hail in Norway
How often does it hail in Norway, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norway since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #226 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norway?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norway?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 11, 2020 near Norway. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norway?
The most recent report in this data is from October 11, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norway had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was October 11, 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.