Hail history for Waucoma, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waucoma since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waucoma
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 17, 2009
10 reports on 7 days since 2002 · #482 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Waucoma
- 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 Waucoma
The latest hail report in and around Waucoma is from September 22, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 22, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waucoma logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #482 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waucoma accounts for 7% of the 145 reports filed in Fayette County.
10% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 17, 2009 near 3.33 ENE Alpha.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waucoma 0.4
- Fayette County 3.7
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waucoma 6
- Fayette County 41
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waucoma 10%
- Fayette County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.33 ENE Alpha | Fayette | $20K | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NE Alpha | Fayette | $20K | 22:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.33 ENE Alpha | Fayette | $15K | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Waucoma | Fayette | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waucoma | Fayette | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 30%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Waucoma | Fayette | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 NE Alpha | Fayette | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Waucoma | Fayette | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Waucoma | Fayette | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.33 ENE Alpha | Fayette | $15K | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.33 ENE Alpha | Fayette | $20K | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 NE Alpha | Fayette | $20K | 22:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SW Waucoma | Fayette | — | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Waucoma | Fayette | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Waucoma | Fayette | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waucoma
- Jackson Junction 5 km · 11
- Protivin 18 km · 14
- Calmar 19 km · 26
- West Union 21 km · 14
- New Hampton 23 km · 34
- Ossian 24 km · 13
- Sumner 24 km · 13
- Ridgeway 27 km · 11
Questions about hail in Waucoma
How often does it hail in Waucoma, Iowa?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waucoma since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #482 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waucoma?
Most reports come in June, April, March. June alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waucoma?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 17, 2009 near 3.33 ENE Alpha. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waucoma?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waucoma had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 22, 2025.
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.