Hail history for Ringgold County, IA

Ringgold County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 68 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 4, 2005.

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 105 since 1955

1″ or larger 68 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 4, 2005

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 Ringgold County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 26, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
April 26, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Quart to 2.25 inch diameter hail lasted for 6 minutes from 1044 to 1050 pm local time. Small twigs broken off.

June 3, 2014 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was measured along 325th street.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	3	5	16	37	34	8

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 Ringgold County

Has it ever hailed in Ringgold County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Ringgold County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 68 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ringgold County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ringgold County, IA is June 25, 2024, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Ringgold County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 4, 2005. 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.