Hail history for Appanoose County, IA

Appanoose County has 114 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 84 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 17, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 114 since 1961

1″ or larger 84 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 17, 2017

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Appanoose County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Appanoose County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 114 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 31, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 31, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 13, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 13, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 13, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
June 13, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 30, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 30, 2024	2.75″	Baseball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Appanoose County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 13, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

No comments included in this report.

June 17, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Trained spotter reported jagged very large hail that was potentially 3-4 inches in diameter. Numerous leaves stripped off trees and small branches down due to the hail.

June 17, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Law enforcement reported larger than baseball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	7	7	11	30	37	19

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Appanoose County

Has it ever hailed in Appanoose County?

Yes — 114 hail events have been recorded for Appanoose County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 84 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Appanoose County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Appanoose County, IA is July 31, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Appanoose County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 17, 2017. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.