Hail history for Salix, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salix since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salix
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 30, 2001
25 reports on 19 days since 1997 · #108 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Salix
- 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 Salix
The latest hail report in and around Salix is from June 12, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salix logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #108 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salix accounts for 6% of the 387 reports filed in Woodbury County.
4% 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 April 30, 2001 near 1 W Salix.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salix 0.8
- Woodbury County 9.3
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salix 11
- Woodbury County 74
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salix 4%
- Woodbury County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2001 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 W Salix | Woodbury | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.23 SW Salix | Woodbury | 00:26 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salix | Woodbury | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salix | Woodbury | 12:19 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 28%
- 1–2 in 17 68%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.16 WSW Salix | Woodbury | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 WNW Salix | Woodbury | 11:09 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.68 WNW Salix | Woodbury | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.65 WSW Salix | Woodbury | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Salix | Woodbury | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 WNW Salix | Woodbury | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.68 ESE Salix | Woodbury | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salix
- Sloan 10 km · 15
- Sergeant Bluff 11 km · 30
- Bronson 13 km · 12
- Climbing Hill 18 km · 19
- Hornick 19 km · 15
- Sioux City 22 km · 120
- Whiting 24 km · 16
- Moville 27 km · 14
Questions about hail in Salix
How often does it hail in Salix, Iowa?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salix since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #108 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salix?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salix?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 30, 2001 near 1 W Salix. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salix?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Salix had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 12, 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.