Hail history for Stratford, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratford since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stratford
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2018
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 30, 2014
24 reports on 14 days since 1974 · #122 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Stratford
- 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 Stratford
The latest hail report in and around Stratford is from June 6, 2018, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stratford logged 14 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #122 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stratford accounts for 16% of the 149 reports filed in Hamilton County.
13% 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 June 30, 2014 near 0.34 SE Stratford.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2004, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (46% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stratford 0.7
- Hamilton County 3.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stratford 9
- Hamilton County 29
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stratford 13%
- Hamilton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.34 SE Stratford | Hamilton | $10K | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Traer | Tama | $15K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Stratford | Hamilton | $50K | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.29 SE Stratford | Hamilton | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.15 S Stratford | Hamilton | — | 11:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 29%
- 1–2 in 14 58%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.29 SE Stratford | Hamilton | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Stratford | Hamilton | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.15 S Stratford | Hamilton | — | 11:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.17 ENE Stratford | Hamilton | $2K | 11:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.34 SE Stratford | Hamilton | $10K | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.09 E Dayton | Webster | $5K | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.07 E Stratford | Hamilton | $3K | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.45 ESE Dayton | Webster | $3K | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Humboldt | Humboldt | — | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 15 NNE Greenfield | Adair | $2K | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 15 NNE Greenfield | Adair | $5K | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Dysart | Tama | $5K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stratford
- Stanhope 11 km · 15
- Dayton 12 km · 10
- Boxholm 18 km · 12
- Webster City 23 km · 28
- Duncombe 23 km · 14
- Jewell Junction 24 km · 16
- Boone 25 km · 63
- Ogden 27 km · 25
Questions about hail in Stratford
How often does it hail in Stratford, Iowa?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratford since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #122 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stratford?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 46% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stratford?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 30, 2014 near 0.34 SE Stratford. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stratford?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2018 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stratford had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratford since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 6, 2018.
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.