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Hail dates in Muscatine County, Iowa
The National Weather Service has recorded hail in Muscatine County on 17 days since 2016 (44 separate reports, 35 of them quarter-size or larger). The largest stone on record was 2.00" (hen egg) on April 4, 2023; the most recent hail was May 24, 2024. Every row below is an official NWS record. Check hail at your exact address, free →
Every hail day in Muscatine County since 2016
One row per day the NWS logged hail somewhere in the county. The narrative names the town; the free check below narrows it to your address.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-24 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2023-05-07 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 5 | Report from Mping. |
| 2023-04-04 | 2.00" (hen egg) | 7 | A public report of quarter size hail. |
| 2022-08-29 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2022-08-19 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 3 | Amateur radio operator relayed the report from the fire chief. |
| 2022-03-05 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | — |
| 2020-07-11 | 0.88" (nickel) | 1 | — |
| 2020-06-03 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | A trained spotter reported that pea to dime sized hail was falling intermittently. |
| 2020-04-08 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | — |
| 2020-04-07 | 2.00" (hen egg) | 8 | The hail lasted 2 minutes. |
| 2019-04-22 | 1.00" (quarter) | 2 | A trained spotter reported hail along with very heavy rain. |
| 2017-07-20 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 1 | — |
| 2017-06-17 | 1.25" (half dollar) | 1 | Hail lasted for 7 minutes. |
| 2017-05-17 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 4 | A picture from the public of hail was received via Twitter. The time was estimated from radar. |
| 2017-02-28 | 1.00" (quarter) | 1 | A spotter reported quarter size hail. |
| 2017-02-07 | 0.75" (penny) | 1 | Trained spotters reported pea to dime size hail. |
| 2016-03-15 | 1.00" (quarter) | 5 | Report received from social media. |
Hail days by year
| Year | Hail days | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0.75" (penny) |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | 1.50" (ping pong ball) |
| 2020 | 4 | 11 | 2.00" (hen egg) |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 1.00" (quarter) |
| 2017 | 5 | 8 | 1.75" (golf ball) |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 1.00" (quarter) |
Damaging wind in Muscatine County
Thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more (the NWS severe threshold), 62 reports since 2016, strongest 90 mph. 7 tornadoes recorded in the county in the same period. Wind and tornado records are included in the extended report.
| Date | Peak gust | Reports | NWS narrative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-17 | 90 mph | 3 | National Weather Service storm survey concluded that straight line winds caused widespread damage to trees in this area, along with a roo… |
| 2024-05-21 | 81 mph | 6 | Numerous trees and branches down across West Liberty, Iowa. |
| 2020-08-10 | 81 mph | 1 | Widespread straight-line winds that produced extensive damage were reported throughout Muscatine County, associated with a derecho. These… |
| 2025-03-14 | 75 mph | 1 | Windows were broken out of a home, and table blown off a porch. |
| 2016-10-06 | 74 mph | 2 | A storm survey team found uprooted hardwood trees due to straight line winds. |
| 2024-06-25 | 71 mph | 6 | Measured wind gust from equipment on a vehicle. |
| 2026-04-15 | 70 mph | 2 | Numerous large tree branches blown down in Muscatine. |
| 2025-08-12 | 70 mph | 1 | A large tree was snapped near base with several other tree branches down at Kent Stein Park. Time estimated from radar. |
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Questions
What date did hail last hit Muscatine County?
May 24, 2024, per the NWS Storm Events record. The largest since 2016 was 2.00" (hen egg) on April 4, 2023.
Does a county record prove hail at my house?
No. NWS records are point and path observations. The absence of a nearby report does NOT prove that no hail fell at this address — it means no observation was logged nearby. A report of nearby hail documents the event; it does not by itself prove damage to a specific structure. The free check above shows what was recorded near your specific address, with distances.
Nearby counties
Cedar County, IA (21 mi) · Johnson County, IA (27 mi) · Mercer County, IL (29 mi) · Scott County, IA (30 mi) · Rock Island County, IL (30 mi) · Washington County, IA (30 mi) · Henry County, IA (39 mi) · Des Moines County, IA (43 mi)
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