Hail history for Osceola, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osceola since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Osceola
- Last hail
- May 19, 2025
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 4, 2023
43 reports on 30 days since 1960 · #36 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Osceola
- 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 Osceola
The latest hail report in and around Osceola is from May 19, 2025, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Osceola logged 32 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.6 times the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #36 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Osceola accounts for 34% of the 125 reports filed in Clarke County.
19% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 4, 2023 near 0.52 E Osceola Muni Arpt.
Reports were up 46% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Osceola 1.6
- Clarke County 4.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Osceola 19
- Clarke County 49
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Osceola 19%
- Clarke 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 6 | 3.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.52 E Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | 10 W Guthrie Center | Guthrie | $15K | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 SSE Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.52 W Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NW Osceola | Clarke | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 26%
- 1–2 in 24 56%
- 2 in + 8 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NNE Leslie | Clarke | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Osceola | Clarke | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 WSW Osceola | Clarke | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 WNW Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.09 NW Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 SSE Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Osceola | Clarke | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NE Osceola | Clarke | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.52 W Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NW Osceola | Clarke | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.52 E Osceola Muni Arpt | Clarke | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Osceola | Clarke | 11:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Osceola
Questions about hail in Osceola
How often does it hail in Osceola, Iowa?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Osceola since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Osceola?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Osceola?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 4, 2023 near 0.52 E Osceola Muni Arpt. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Osceola?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2025 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Osceola had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 19, 2025.
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.