Hail history for Truro, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Truro since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Truro
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 17, 2009
16 reports on 10 days since 1992 · #255 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Truro
- 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 Truro
The latest hail report in and around Truro is from April 30, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 30, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Truro logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #255 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Truro accounts for 11% of the 152 reports filed in Madison 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 17, 2009 near 1.25 ESE Truro.
The busiest year was 2001, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Truro 0.3
- Madison County 4.2
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Truro 4
- Madison County 43
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Truro 0%
- Madison 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Truro | Madison | $10K | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Parkersburg | Butler | $15K | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Madison | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Decatur City | Decatur | $25K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE Truro | Madison | — | 17:03 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.41 WNW New Virginia | Warren | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.73 SE Truro | Madison | — | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.25 ESE Truro | Madison | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.25 ESE Truro | Madison | $10K | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Truro | Madison | $3K | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 SSW Truro | Madison | $5K | 21:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Truro | Madison | $3K | 02:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 3 E Truro | Madison | $3K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | 4 NW New Virginia | Warren | $3K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Leon | Decatur | $2K | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Decatur City | Decatur | $25K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Cumming | Warren | $5K | 18:43 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Truro
- New Virginia 10 km · 38
- St. Marys 14 km · 13
- Bevington 18 km · 12
- Winterset 20 km · 52
- Osceola 20 km · 43
- Lorimor 20 km · 18
- Martensdale 20 km · 11
- Murray 21 km · 42
Questions about hail in Truro
How often does it hail in Truro, Iowa?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Truro since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #255 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Truro?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Truro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 17, 2009 near 1.25 ESE Truro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Truro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Truro 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 April 30, 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.