Hail history for Washta, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washta since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washta
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 19, 1996
18 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #205 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Washta
- 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 Washta
The latest hail report in and around Washta is from May 18, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 18, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washta logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #205 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washta accounts for 11% of the 171 reports filed in Cherokee 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 19, 1996 near Washta.
The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washta 0.2
- Cherokee County 3.5
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washta 4
- Cherokee County 43
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washta 0%
- Cherokee 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Washta | Cherokee | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Washta | Cherokee | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 NW Holstein | Ida | 22:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 50%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 NNE Washta | Cherokee | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 00:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Washta | Cherokee | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Washta | Cherokee | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 NW Holstein | Ida | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Washta | Cherokee | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Washta | Cherokee | 23:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Washta | Cherokee | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 NW Holstein | Ida | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Washta | Cherokee | 22:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washta
Questions about hail in Washta
How often does it hail in Washta, Iowa?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washta since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #205 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washta?
Most reports come in May, September, April. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washta?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 19, 1996 near Washta. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washta?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washta 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 May 18, 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.