Hail history for Emmet County, IA

Emmet County has 122 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 26, 1998.

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 122 since 1961

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 26, 1998

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 Emmet County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 122 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 11, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 16, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 10, 2023	2.75″	Baseball
July 10, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 12, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Dime to golf ball sized hail reported.

July 10, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Reported forwarded from Gruver Fire Department. Time estimated by radar.

June 21, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Location was 3 east and 1 north of Ringsted.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	6	7	23	46	28	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 Emmet County

Has it ever hailed in Emmet County?

Yes — 122 hail events have been recorded for Emmet County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Emmet County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Emmet County, IA is June 11, 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 Emmet County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 26, 1998. 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.