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Hail history for Bremer County, IA
Bremer County has 128 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 18, 2025.
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.
When it hails in Bremer County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bremer County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 2.75″ | Baseball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bremer County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Social media image of quarter sized hail. Relayed by KWWL. Time estimated from radar.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Photos of baseball sized hail north of Waverly. Time estimated via radar.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Photo via social media. Time estimated by radar.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 56 | 17 |
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 Bremer County
Has it ever hailed in Bremer County?
Yes — 128 hail events have been recorded for Bremer County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Bremer County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Bremer County, IA is September 22, 2025, 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 Bremer County?
2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 18, 2025. 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.
More Iowa hail history
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- Linn County 389
- Woodbury County 369
- Warren County 338
- Story County 325
- Plymouth County 277
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.