Hail in ZIP 51503
Near Council Bluffs, IA. Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in this area on 19 days since October 2020. That is more than 94% of US ZIP code areas.
The largest radar estimate was 2.15 inches on May 20, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 4, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 2.15 in |
| July 7, 2024 | 2 in |
| June 14, 2022 | 1.9 in |
| June 7, 2022 | 1.75 in |
| April 24, 2025 | 1.7 in |
| June 12, 2024 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Storm spotters and weather offices logged 16 hail reports near here since October 2020, and 9 tornadoes started near here since 1950.
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