Hailstory

Hail in Butler County, Iowa

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Butler County on 31 days since October 2020. That is more than 61% of US counties. It ranks 64 of 99 in Iowa.

The largest radar estimate was 2.55 inches on April 17, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was September 4, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20212
20224
20236
20244
20257
20268

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 17, 20252.55 in
July 14, 20212.2 in
August 15, 20252.15 in
June 6, 20232.05 in
April 14, 20262.05 in
July 20, 20261.9 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 19 hail reports since October 2020, and 26 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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