Hail in Howard County, Iowa
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Howard County on 34 days since October 2020. That is more than 66% of US counties. It ranks 49 of 99 in Iowa.
The largest radar estimate was 4.45 inches on May 30, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 2, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 4.45 in |
| April 14, 2026 | 2.3 in |
| September 19, 2024 | 2.2 in |
| July 8, 2026 | 1.9 in |
| September 21, 2024 | 1.55 in |
| August 31, 2021 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 33 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Iowa
- Franklin County: 63 days
- Plymouth County: 61 days
- Mitchell County: 58 days
- Story County: 58 days
- Woodbury County: 56 days
- Adair County: 55 days