Hail history for Pocahontas, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pocahontas since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pocahontas
- Last hail
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 28, 2018
22 reports on 17 days since 1970 · #136 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Pocahontas
- 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 Pocahontas
The latest hail report in and around Pocahontas is from August 24, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 24, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pocahontas logged 13 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #136 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pocahontas accounts for 15% of the 145 reports filed in Pocahontas County.
5% 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 August 28, 2018 near Pocahontas.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2018, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (32% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pocahontas 0.7
- Pocahontas County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pocahontas 9
- Pocahontas County 28
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pocahontas 5%
- Pocahontas 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $5K | 12:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $25K | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $15K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 41%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 W Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $5K | 12:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NNW Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 05:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Pocahontas Muni Arpt | Pocahontas | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 3.06 NW Pocahontas | Pocahontas | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Pocahontas | Pocahontas | $25K | 21:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pocahontas
Questions about hail in Pocahontas
How often does it hail in Pocahontas, Iowa?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pocahontas since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pocahontas?
Most reports come in August, April, July. August alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pocahontas?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 28, 2018 near Pocahontas. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pocahontas?
The most recent report in this data is from August 24, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pocahontas had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 24, 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.