Hail history for Montgomery County, IA

Montgomery County has 122 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 19, 2020.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month September

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 1970

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 19, 2020

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 Montgomery County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 122 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 6, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 6, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public mPING report of hail measured at 1.00 inch in diameter.

March 19, 2020 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Storm chaser sent image of 3 inch hail that fell near Stanton.

April 12, 2014 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

The local newspaper, The Red Oak Express, reported hail as large as 3 inches in diameter fell in the city of Red Oak. The 2 to 3 inch hail was responsible for damage to roofs, broken windows in homes and cars.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	7	6	15	42	28	24

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 Montgomery County

Has it ever hailed in Montgomery County?

Yes — 122 hail events have been recorded for Montgomery County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montgomery County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Montgomery County, IA is March 6, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Montgomery County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 19, 2020. 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.