Hail history for Van Buren County, IA

Van Buren County has 126 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 89 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 13, 2024.

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 126 since 1961

1″ or larger 89 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 13, 2024

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 Van Buren County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 126 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 13, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 13, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

March 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter reported nickel to quarter size hail falling right now.

June 5, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A spotter reported baseball sized hail.

June 5, 2019 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Emergency management reported very large hail which produced damage to windows at the high school and other buildings in Keosauqua, as well as numerous cars damaged by hail. No injuries were reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	4	6	28	49	36

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 Van Buren County

Has it ever hailed in Van Buren County?

Yes — 126 hail events have been recorded for Van Buren County, IA in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 89 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Van Buren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Van Buren County, IA is March 26, 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 Van Buren County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 13, 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.

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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.