Hail history for West Union, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Union
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2017
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 2001
14 reports on 13 days since 1955 · #306 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · West Union
- 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 West Union
The latest hail report in and around West Union is from July 21, 2017, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Union logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #306 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Union accounts for 10% of the 145 reports filed in Fayette 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 18, 2001 near 4 W West Union.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (43% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Union 0.3
- Fayette County 3.7
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Union 5
- Fayette County 41
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Union 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W West Union | Fayette | — | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Fayette | $16K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fayette | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW West Union | Fayette | — | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Fayette | $35K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW West Union | Fayette | — | 22:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW West Union | Fayette | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW West Union | Fayette | — | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.45 NE West Union Scott Arp | Fayette | — | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 S West Union | Fayette | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Fayette | — | 02:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W West Union | Fayette | — | 21:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Fayette | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | West Union | Fayette | — | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | West Union | Fayette | $35K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Union | Fayette | $16K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fayette | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Union
Questions about hail in West Union
How often does it hail in West Union, Iowa?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #306 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Union?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Union?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 2001 near 4 W West Union. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Union?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2017 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Union had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Union since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2017.
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.