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Hail history for Jackson County, IA
Jackson County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 25, 2024.
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 Jackson County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jackson County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 3.0″ | Tea cup | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 3.0″ | Tea cup | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jackson County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)
Report received from Mping.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Time estimated by radar.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Two inch diameter hail fell in St. Donatus, IA around 530 pm CDT May 20.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 15 | 11 |
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 Jackson County
Has it ever hailed in Jackson County?
Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Jackson County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Jackson County, IA is April 14, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Jackson County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 25, 2024. 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
- Polk County 670
- 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.