Hail history for Wayland, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wayland since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Wayland
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 14, 2026
13 reports on 9 days since 1996 · #345 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Wayland
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Wayland is from April 14, 2026. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Wayland
The latest hail report in and around Wayland is from April 14, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wayland 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 #345 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wayland accounts for 12% of the 108 reports filed in Henry County.
8% 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 April 14, 2026 near 0.52 E Noble.
The busiest year was 2026, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wayland 0.3
- Henry County 3.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wayland 4
- Henry County 33
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wayland 8%
- Henry County 7%
- 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 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Noble | Washington | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 00:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wayland | Henry | $100K | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 06:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 8%
- 1–2 in 11 85%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 E Noble | Washington | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 06:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 06:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 00:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 E Wayland | Henry | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wayland | Henry | $100K | 17:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wayland
- Brighton 14 km · 10
- Washington 17 km · 30
- Mount Pleasant 23 km · 29
- Fairfield 30 km · 41
- New London 33 km · 20
- Conesville 36 km · 14
- Riverside 38 km · 16
- Kalona 38 km · 11
Questions about hail in Wayland
How often does it hail in Wayland, Iowa?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wayland since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #345 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wayland?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wayland?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 14, 2026 near 0.52 E Noble. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wayland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wayland had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 6 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.