Hail history for Page County, IA

Page County has 135 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: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 28, 2017.

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 135 since 1960

1″ or larger 91 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 28, 2017

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 Page County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 135 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 17, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 19, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 19, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 14, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Emergency management report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter in Essex, IA.

June 28, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A report from a local radio station of baseball and tea cup size hail had fallen north of Shenandoah.

September 18, 2010 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A large quantity of hail lasted for at least 10 to 15 minutes near and east/southeast of Clarinda. The hail was mostly quarter-size but a few stones were up to around tennis ball-size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	3	4	21	46	48	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 Page County

Has it ever hailed in Page County?

Yes — 135 hail events have been recorded for Page County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 91 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Page County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Page County, IA is April 14, 2026, 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 Page County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 28, 2017. 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.