Hail history for Solon, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Solon since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Solon
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 25, 2024
12 reports on 9 days since 1987 · #383 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Solon
- 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 Solon
The latest hail report in and around Solon is from June 25, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Solon logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #383 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Solon accounts for 5% of the 229 reports filed in Johnson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 25, 2024 near 0.86 SE Solon.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Solon 0.4
- Johnson County 8.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Solon 5
- Johnson County 65
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Solon 0%
- Johnson County 6%
- 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 25, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Solon | Johnson | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Solon | Johnson | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 N Iowa City | Johnson | $100K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Johnson | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Johnson | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Solon | Johnson | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SE Solon | Johnson | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Solon | Johnson | — | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NE Solon | Johnson | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Solon | Johnson | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NE Solon | Johnson | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Solon | Johnson | $3K | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Solon | Johnson | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Iowa City | Johnson | — | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 N Iowa City | Johnson | $100K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Johnson | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Johnson | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Solon
- North Liberty 12 km · 27
- Mount Vernon 14 km · 15
- Coralville 15 km · 20
- Iowa City 17 km · 80
- Tiffin 17 km · 13
- West Branch 20 km · 11
- Cedar Rapids 23 km · 149
- Mechanicsville 23 km · 14
Questions about hail in Solon
How often does it hail in Solon, Iowa?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Solon since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #383 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Solon?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Solon?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 25, 2024 near 0.86 SE Solon. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Solon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Solon 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 25, 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.