Hail history for Oyens, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oyens since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oyens
- Last hail
- Oct 8, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 10, 2023
12 reports on 10 days since 2002 · #376 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Oyens
- 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 Oyens
The latest hail report in and around Oyens is from October 8, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oyens logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #376 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oyens accounts for 4% of the 287 reports filed in Plymouth 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 10, 2023 near 0.51 W Oyens.
The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oyens 0.3
- Plymouth County 6.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oyens 5
- Plymouth County 71
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oyens 8%
- Plymouth County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Oyens | Plymouth | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 00:39 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Oyens | Plymouth | 05:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Oyens | Plymouth | 05:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.05 SE Seney | Plymouth | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 00:39 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Oyens | Plymouth | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.13 SSW Oyens | Plymouth | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Remsen | Plymouth | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Oyens | Plymouth | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 1 N Oyens | Plymouth | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Oyens | Plymouth | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Oyens | Plymouth | 21:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oyens
- Remsen 7 km · 33
- Le Mars 10 km · 49
- Brunsville 17 km · 13
- Alton 19 km · 21
- Merrill 19 km · 10
- Orange City 20 km · 18
- Marcus 21 km · 15
- Granville 24 km · 11
Questions about hail in Oyens
How often does it hail in Oyens, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oyens since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #376 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oyens?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oyens?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 10, 2023 near 0.51 W Oyens. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oyens?
The most recent report in this data is from October 8, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Oyens 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 8, 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.