Hail history for Iola, Kansas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iola since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Iola
- Last hail
- Jun 18, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 2, 2014
80 reports on 44 days since 1964 · #41 of 612 Kansas places
Hail map · Iola
- 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 Iola
The latest hail report in and around Iola is from June 18, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 11, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Iola logged 36 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Kansas town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #41 of 612 Kansas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Iola accounts for 41% of the 196 reports filed in Allen County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Kansas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 2, 2014 near 0.69 N Iola.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2003, with 22 reports on 8 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Iola 1.8
- Allen County 5.3
- Median Kansas town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Iola 18
- Allen County 43
- Median Kansas town on this site 10
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Iola 6%
- Allen County 4%
- Median Kansas town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | $350K | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.28 W Iola | Allen | $3K | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1977 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Allen | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1966 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Allen | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.74 S Iola | Allen | — | 18:31 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 24 30%
- 1–2 in 51 64%
- 2 in + 5 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.82 N Gas | Allen | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.14 SSE Gas | Allen | 00:36 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 07:59 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Iola | Allen | 07:58 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 07:54 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 07:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Iola | Allen | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Iola | Allen | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Iola
Questions about hail in Iola
How often does it hail in Iola, Kansas?
80 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iola since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 612 Kansas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Iola?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Iola?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 2, 2014 near 0.69 N Iola. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Iola?
The most recent report in this data is from June 18, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Iola had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 18, 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.