Hail history for Urbana, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Urbana
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 10, 2003
22 reports on 16 days since 1987 · #140 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Urbana
- 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 Urbana
The latest hail report in and around Urbana is from April 14, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Urbana 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 #140 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Urbana accounts for 8% of the 278 reports filed in Benton 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 May 10, 2003 near Urbana.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2003, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Urbana 0.7
- Benton County 8.9
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Urbana 9
- Benton County 75
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Urbana 0%
- Benton County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Urbana | Benton | $1.0 million | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Urbana | Benton | $400K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Urbana | Benton | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 32%
- 1–2 in 15 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Urbana | Benton | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 03:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.62 NNE Urbana | Benton | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Urbana | Benton | 15:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Urbana
- Center Point 10 km · 14
- Vinton 14 km · 39
- Shellsburg 15 km · 17
- Mount Auburn 17 km · 10
- Palo 20 km · 11
- Garrison 23 km · 14
- Robins 24 km · 15
- Hiawatha 25 km · 12
Questions about hail in Urbana
How often does it hail in Urbana, Iowa?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Urbana since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #140 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Urbana?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Urbana?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 10, 2003 near Urbana. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Urbana?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 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 Urbana had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.