Hail history for Robins, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robins since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Robins
- Last hail
- Apr 17, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 7, 2020
15 reports on 13 days since 1987 · #272 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Robins
- 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 Robins
The latest hail report in and around Robins is from April 17, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 17, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Robins logged 9 reports on 9 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 #272 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Robins accounts for 4% of the 390 reports filed in Linn 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 7, 2020 near 1.24 SE Robins.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Robins 0.5
- Linn County 13.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Robins 9
- Linn County 67
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Robins 7%
- Linn 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.24 SE Robins | Linn | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Toddville | Linn | — | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Salina | Jefferson | $2K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 N Cedar Rapids | Linn | $4K | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Robins | Linn | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Robins | Linn | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Toddville | Linn | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Robins | Linn | — | 06:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.24 SE Robins | Linn | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Robins | Linn | — | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Toddville | Linn | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Toddville | Linn | — | 11:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Toddville | Linn | — | 10:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 SE Robins | Linn | — | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.08 N Toddville | Linn | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Salina | Jefferson | $2K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 N Cedar Rapids | Linn | $4K | 15:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Robins
- Hiawatha 3 km · 12
- Marion 8 km · 76
- Palo 10 km · 11
- Cedar Rapids 13 km · 149
- Center Point 15 km · 14
- Shellsburg 16 km · 17
- Atkins 18 km · 12
- Fairfax 19 km · 12
Questions about hail in Robins
How often does it hail in Robins, Iowa?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Robins since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #272 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Robins?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Robins?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 7, 2020 near 1.24 SE Robins. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Robins?
The most recent report in this data is from April 17, 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 Robins 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 April 17, 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.