Hail history for Waukee, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waukee since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waukee
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 21, 2007
32 reports on 22 days since 1998 · #65 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Waukee
- 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 Waukee
The latest hail report in and around Waukee is from September 17, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on August 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waukee logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #65 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waukee accounts for 13% of the 252 reports filed in Dallas 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 March 21, 2007 near 4 SE Waukee.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2001, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waukee 0.8
- Dallas County 6.8
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waukee 10
- Dallas County 68
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waukee 0%
- Dallas County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SE Waukee | Dallas | $50K | 08:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Waukee | Dallas | $10K | 05:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Waukee | Dallas | $10K | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waukee | Dallas | $20K | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 1999 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Waukee | Dallas | $10K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 53%
- 1–2 in 15 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 WSW Hadden Hill | Dallas | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 2.59 SE Waukee | Dallas | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Hadden Hill | Dallas | — | 21:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 WSW Hadden Hill | Dallas | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Waukee | Dallas | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 SE Waukee | Dallas | — | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SE Dallas Center | Dallas | $3K | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SSE Shuler Mine | Dallas | $3K | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 WSW Hadden Hill | Dallas | — | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 WSW Hadden Hill | Dallas | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Waukee | Dallas | $2K | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.7 WSW Hadden Hill | Dallas | $2K | 23:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waukee
- Van Meter 9 km · 11
- West Des Moines 10 km · 70
- Urbandale 10 km · 57
- Adel 11 km · 30
- Grimes 12 km · 30
- De Soto 12 km · 17
- Dallas Center 13 km · 19
- Windsor Heights 14 km · 17
Questions about hail in Waukee
How often does it hail in Waukee, Iowa?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waukee since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waukee?
Most reports come in March, June, May. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waukee?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 21, 2007 near 4 SE Waukee. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waukee?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waukee 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 17, 2022.
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.