Hail history for Osage, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osage since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Osage
- Last hail
- May 9, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 27, 1990
18 reports on 13 days since 1981 · #202 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Osage
- 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 Osage
The latest hail report in and around Osage is from May 9, 2022, 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 May 9, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Osage logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #202 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Osage accounts for 16% of the 110 reports filed in Mitchell County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 27, 1990.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Osage 0.6
- Mitchell County 3.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Osage 8
- Mitchell County 27
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Osage 11%
- Mitchell County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1990 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Mitchell | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 NNE Osage Muni Arpt | Mitchell | $80K | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mitchell | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Osage Muni Arpt | Mitchell | $65K | 03:18 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 50%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 N Osage | Mitchell | $1K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.59 WNW Osage | Mitchell | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.1 NW Osage | Mitchell | — | 23:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 E Osage | Mitchell | — | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Osage | Mitchell | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Osage Muni Arpt | Mitchell | $65K | 03:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 NNE Osage Muni Arpt | Mitchell | $80K | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Osage | Mitchell | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Osage
- St. Ansgar 14 km · 24
- Stacyville 18 km · 11
- Floyd 18 km · 10
- Rudd 19 km · 10
- Nora Springs 22 km · 13
- Grafton 22 km · 10
- Charles City 27 km · 62
- Rockford 28 km · 11
Questions about hail in Osage
How often does it hail in Osage, Iowa?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osage since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #202 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Osage?
Most reports come in June, October, May. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Osage?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 27, 1990. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Osage?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Osage had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2022.
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.