Hail history for Pella, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pella since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pella
- Last hail
- Oct 4, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 20, 2015
42 reports on 28 days since 1973 · #39 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Pella
- 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 Pella
The latest hail report in and around Pella is from October 4, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 21, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pella 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 #39 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pella accounts for 21% of the 196 reports filed in Marion County.
7% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 20, 2015 near 0.86 SE Pella.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2024, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pella 1.6
- Marion County 6.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pella 19
- Marion County 56
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pella 7%
- Marion 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 21, 2024 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2015 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SE Pella | Marion | $10K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.49 ESE Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.08 SE Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.49 WNW Pella | Marion | — | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Durham | Marion | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 31%
- 1–2 in 26 62%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.49 WNW Pella | Marion | 01:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE Pella | Marion | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.49 ESE Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.08 SE Pella Muni Arpt | Marion | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Pella | Marion | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Pella | Marion | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.73 SE Pella | Marion | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.25 ESE Pella | Marion | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.76 N Durham | Marion | 22:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pella
- Knoxville 18 km · 47
- Monroe 20 km · 29
- Reasnor 21 km · 14
- Beacon 24 km · 10
- Oskaloosa 26 km · 24
- Pleasantville 30 km · 23
- Newton 34 km · 55
- Prairie City 34 km · 22
Questions about hail in Pella
How often does it hail in Pella, Iowa?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pella since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pella?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pella?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 20, 2015 near 0.86 SE Pella. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pella?
The most recent report in this data is from October 4, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pella had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was October 4, 2024.
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.