Hail history for Webster City, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster City since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Webster City
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2014
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 11, 2004
28 reports on 15 days since 1974 · #89 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Webster City
- 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 Webster City
The latest hail report in and around Webster City is from June 29, 2014, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Webster City logged 9 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #89 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Webster City accounts for 19% of the 149 reports filed in Hamilton 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 11, 2004 near 4 NW Webster City.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2013, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Webster City 0.5
- Hamilton County 3.4
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Webster City 4
- Hamilton County 29
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Webster City 0%
- Hamilton County 5%
- 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 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Webster City | Hamilton | $10K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Webster City | Hamilton | $40K | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Webster City | Hamilton | $10K | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Webster City | Hamilton | $25K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.44 W Kamrar | Hamilton | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 32%
- 1–2 in 19 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.44 W Kamrar | Hamilton | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.44 W Kamrar | Hamilton | $1K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Webster City | Hamilton | $5K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Webster City | Hamilton | $3K | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 SW Stonega | Hamilton | $2K | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Webster City | Hamilton | $3K | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.91 NW Kamrar | Hamilton | $1K | 04:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ESE Webster City Arpt | Hamilton | $2K | 04:52 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Webster City | Hamilton | $3K | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Webster City | Hamilton | $5K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Webster City | Hamilton | $25K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Webster City | Hamilton | $10K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Webster City
- Duncombe 15 km · 14
- Stanhope 19 km · 15
- Jewell Junction 22 km · 16
- Stratford 23 km · 24
- Williams 23 km · 12
- Eagle Grove 24 km · 17
- Fort Dodge 30 km · 91
- Dayton 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Webster City
How often does it hail in Webster City, Iowa?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster City since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Webster City?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Webster City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 11, 2004 near 4 NW Webster City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Webster City?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2014 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Webster City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 29, 2014.
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.