Hail history for Roland, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roland since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roland
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 12, 2014
20 reports on 9 days since 1979 · #166 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Roland
- 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 Roland
The latest hail report in and around Roland is from July 11, 2020, 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, Roland logged 15 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #166 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roland accounts for 6% of the 325 reports filed in Story County.
15% 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 April 12, 2014 near 2.85 NNE Roland.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2014, with 8 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roland 0.8
- Story County 10.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roland 4
- Story County 64
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roland 15%
- Story County 10%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.85 NNE Roland | Story | $5K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | Roland | Story | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.16 ENE Roland | Story | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Roland | Story | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roland | Story | $25K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 20%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 3 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Roland | Story | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | Roland | Story | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.16 ENE Roland | Story | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Roland | Story | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Roland | Story | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roland | Story | $25K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 WNW Mc Callsburg | Story | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.16 ENE Roland | Story | $15K | 19:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roland | Story | $20K | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Roland | Story | $1K | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Roland | Story | $20K | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.85 NNE Roland | Story | $5K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roland
- Story City 7 km · 28
- Gilbert 14 km · 15
- Nevada 17 km · 32
- Zearing 17 km · 10
- Ames 18 km · 139
- Jewell Junction 20 km · 16
- Hubbard 23 km · 15
- Stanhope 28 km · 15
Questions about hail in Roland
How often does it hail in Roland, Iowa?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roland since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #166 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roland?
Most reports come in April, July, May. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 12, 2014 near 2.85 NNE Roland. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roland?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roland had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roland since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 11, 2020.
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.