Hailstory

Hail in Washington County, Iowa

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Washington County on 33 days since October 2020. That is more than 64% of US counties. It ranks 58 of 99 in Iowa.

The largest radar estimate was 3.05 inches on February 22, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 16, 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
20213
20226
20237
20246
20253
20268

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
February 22, 20223.05 in
August 7, 20263 in
April 2, 20262 in
October 24, 20241.8 in
April 14, 20261.65 in
July 10, 20221.6 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 28 hail reports since October 2020, and 21 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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