Hail history for Fremont County, IA

Fremont County has 138 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 91 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 19, 2023.

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 138 since 1955

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 19, 2023

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 Fremont County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 138 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 17, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
May 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 17, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Trained spotter report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.

April 19, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public reported 3-inch hail near Thurman.

May 11, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail that reached around baseball-size was reported from southwest through west of the Thurman area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	3	5	4	24	41	43	16

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 Fremont County

Has it ever hailed in Fremont County?

Yes — 138 hail events have been recorded for Fremont County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fremont County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fremont County, IA is April 17, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Fremont County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 19, 2023. 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.