Hail history for Fayette County, IA

Fayette County has 141 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 91 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 8.0″ (grapefruit) on May 31, 1958.

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 141 since 1955

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 8.0″ grapefruit · May 31, 1958

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 Fayette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 141 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
July 4, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 12, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported 1 mile south of Waucoma. The report was relayed by media via NWS Chat.

August 28, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch diameter hail was reported in St. Lucas.

May 25, 2008 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Public reported windshields and windows were broken in the town of Stanley.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	5	3	5	16	67	31	12

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 Fayette County

Has it ever hailed in Fayette County?

Yes — 141 hail events have been recorded for Fayette County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fayette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fayette 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 Fayette County?

8.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 31, 1958. 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.