Hail history for Audubon County, IA

Audubon County has 117 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 70 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 19, 1964.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 117 since 1964

1″ or larger 70 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 19, 1964

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 Audubon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 117 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
July 17, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 23, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2019	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Ground covered in hail up to nickel sized.

March 14, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Relayed by who-tv.

May 16, 2019 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Public reported nickel to half dollar sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	13	46	45	7

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 Audubon County

Has it ever hailed in Audubon County?

Yes — 117 hail events have been recorded for Audubon County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 70 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Audubon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Audubon County, IA is April 23, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Audubon County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 19, 1964. 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.