Hail history for Oelwein, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oelwein since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oelwein
- Last hail
- Oct 13, 2026
- 1.54 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 8.00 in
- softball · May 31, 1958
30 reports on 23 days since 1958 · #74 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Oelwein
- 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 Oelwein
The latest hail report in and around Oelwein is from October 13, 2026, 1.54 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.54 in on October 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oelwein logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #74 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oelwein accounts for 21% of the 145 reports filed in Fayette County.
3% 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 8.00 in (softball) on May 31, 1958, which ties or sets the Iowa record.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oelwein 0.8
- Fayette County 3.7
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oelwein 11
- Fayette County 41
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oelwein 3%
- Fayette County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 | 1.54 in | View |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1958 | 8.00 insoftball | — | Fayette | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Oelwein | Fayette | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 E Oelwein Muni Arpt | Fayette | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Oelwein | Fayette | $4K | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Oelwein | Fayette | $5K | 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 9 30%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.54 inping pong ball | 2 ENE Hazleton | Buchanan | 22:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1.02 inquarter | 2 ENE Hazleton | Buchanan | 22:23 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Oelwein | Fayette | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Oelwein | Fayette | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Oelwein | Fayette | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 ENE Hazleton | Buchanan | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Oelwein | Fayette | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 ENE Hazleton | Buchanan | 00:01 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Oelwein | Fayette | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Oelwein | Fayette | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 W Oelwein | Fayette | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.52 E Oelwein Muni Arpt | Fayette | 16:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oelwein
Questions about hail in Oelwein
How often does it hail in Oelwein, Iowa?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oelwein since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oelwein?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oelwein?
8.00 in (softball size) on May 31, 1958. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oelwein?
The most recent report in this data is from October 13, 2026 (1.54 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oelwein had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was October 13, 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.