Hail history for Crawford County, IA

Crawford County has 148 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 98 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on July 28, 2008.

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 148 since 1956

1″ or larger 98 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · July 28, 2008

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 Crawford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 148 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 15, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
July 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 15, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 15, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
April 19, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
April 19, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

July 15, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Forward from broadcast media, with time estimated by radar.

April 19, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Significant car damage was reported.

July 28, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail was reported by the Crawford County Sheriff.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	3	10	36	59	27	9

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 Crawford County

Has it ever hailed in Crawford County?

Yes — 148 hail events have been recorded for Crawford County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 98 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crawford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crawford County, IA is July 15, 2024, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Crawford County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 28, 2008. 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.