Hail history for Washburn, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washburn
- Last hail
- Apr 15, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 26, 1965
11 reports on 9 days since 1960 · #432 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Washburn
- 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 Washburn
The latest hail report in and around Washburn is from April 15, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washburn 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 #432 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washburn accounts for 4% of the 253 reports filed in Black Hawk County.
18% 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 August 26, 1965.
The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washburn 0.3
- Black Hawk County 8.1
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washburn 4
- Black Hawk County 45
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washburn 18%
- Black Hawk County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1965 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Black Hawk | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Black Hawk | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Washburn | Black Hawk | $10K | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Washburn | Black Hawk | $2K | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washburn | Black Hawk | $50K | 10:40 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 5 45%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 2 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSE Washburn | Black Hawk | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Washburn | Black Hawk | $10K | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSW Washburn | Black Hawk | $2K | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washburn | Black Hawk | $50K | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Washburn | Black Hawk | $3K | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Washburn | Black Hawk | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SW Gilbertville | Black Hawk | $5K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Black Hawk | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1974 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Black Hawk | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1965 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Black Hawk | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 1960 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Black Hawk | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washburn
- Waterloo 11 km · 98
- La Porte City 12 km · 10
- Hudson 15 km · 14
- Jesup 18 km · 22
- Cedar Falls 20 km · 67
- Mount Auburn 22 km · 10
- Traer 29 km · 19
- Denver 29 km · 16
Questions about hail in Washburn
How often does it hail in Washburn, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #432 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washburn?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washburn?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 26, 1965. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washburn?
The most recent report in this data is from April 15, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washburn had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washburn since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 15, 2017.
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.