Hail history for Stanton, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stanton
- Last hail
- May 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 19, 2020
17 reports on 13 days since 1983 · #234 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Stanton
- 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 Stanton
The latest hail report in and around Stanton is from May 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on September 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stanton logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #234 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stanton accounts for 13% of the 129 reports filed in Montgomery County.
12% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 19, 2020 near Stanton.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in September (35% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stanton 0.5
- Montgomery County 3.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stanton 7
- Montgomery County 38
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stanton 12%
- Montgomery County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | Stanton | Montgomery | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 SSE Stanton | Montgomery | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 SW Stanton | Montgomery | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 15:36 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 12%
- 1–2 in 13 76%
- 2 in + 2 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 SSE Stanton | Montgomery | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Stanton | Montgomery | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 SSE Stanton | Montgomery | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.09 SW Stanton | Montgomery | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | Stanton | Montgomery | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.04 E Stanton | Montgomery | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Stanton | Montgomery | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stanton
Questions about hail in Stanton
How often does it hail in Stanton, Iowa?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #234 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stanton?
Most reports come in September, May, June. September alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stanton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 19, 2020 near Stanton. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 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 Stanton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 16, 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.