Hail history for Terril, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Terril since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Terril
- Last hail
- May 8, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 16, 2014
20 reports on 17 days since 1985 · #169 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Terril
- 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 Terril
The latest hail report in and around Terril is from May 8, 2023, 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 May 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Terril logged 10 reports on 8 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 #169 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Terril accounts for 11% of the 179 reports filed in Dickinson 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 16, 2014 near 3.02 E Terril.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Terril 0.5
- Dickinson County 4.0
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Terril 8
- Dickinson County 40
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Terril 0%
- Dickinson County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 E Terril | Dickinson | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ENE Terril | Dickinson | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dickinson | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.56 SE Terril | Dickinson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.77 SSW Raleigh | Emmet | $25K | 16:45 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 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.56 SE Terril | Dickinson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.77 SSW Raleigh | Emmet | $25K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Terril | Dickinson | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.02 E Terril | Dickinson | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.49 N Terril | Dickinson | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.61 ENE Terril | Dickinson | — | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 ENE Terril | Dickinson | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 SE Terril | Dickinson | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 SW Raleigh | Emmet | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.61 ENE Terril | Dickinson | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Wallingford | Emmet | $3K | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Terril | Dickinson | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Terril
- Wallingford 14 km · 19
- Arnolds Park 14 km · 11
- Estherville 15 km · 35
- Milford 15 km · 16
- Spirit Lake 17 km · 36
- Fostoria 17 km · 12
- Ruthven 20 km · 22
- Dickens 20 km · 14
Questions about hail in Terril
How often does it hail in Terril, Iowa?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Terril since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #169 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Terril?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Terril?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 16, 2014 near 3.02 E Terril. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Terril?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Terril had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2023.
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.