Hail history for Ossian, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ossian since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ossian
- Last hail
- Apr 13, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 24, 2009
13 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #333 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Ossian
- 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 Ossian
The latest hail report in and around Ossian is from April 13, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ossian logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #333 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ossian accounts for 8% of the 161 reports filed in Winneshiek County.
8% 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 July 24, 2009 near 2.02 W Ossian.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ossian 0.5
- Winneshiek County 3.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ossian 8
- Winneshiek County 31
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ossian 8%
- Winneshiek 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.02 W Ossian | Winneshiek | $970K | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 SSW Ossian | Winneshiek | $10K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 E Calmar | Winneshiek | $6K | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSE Nordness | Winneshiek | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.71 SE Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSE Nordness | Winneshiek | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 NW Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.02 W Ossian | Winneshiek | $970K | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 SSW Ossian | Winneshiek | $10K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 ESE Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 20:48 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 E Calmar | Winneshiek | $6K | 21:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Ossian | Winneshiek | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ossian
- Calmar 9 km · 26
- Decorah 17 km · 32
- Postville 17 km · 13
- West Union 21 km · 14
- Jackson Junction 23 km · 11
- Waucoma 24 km · 10
- Ridgeway 25 km · 11
- Waukon 27 km · 15
Questions about hail in Ossian
How often does it hail in Ossian, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ossian since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #333 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ossian?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ossian?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 24, 2009 near 2.02 W Ossian. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ossian?
The most recent report in this data is from April 13, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ossian had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ossian since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 13, 2018.
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.