Council Bluffs, IA hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Council Bluffs neighborhoods since December 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Aug 4, 2026
Shaded areas show where hail 1 inch or larger fell that day, by size, from radar-modeled hail swaths.
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Every hail day in Council Bluffs
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Council Bluffs, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 1.25 in | 2,994 | 200 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 1.00 in | 203 | 10 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1.25 in | 9,543 | 228 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 in | 28 | 2 |
| May 16, 2026 | 1.25 in | 124 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1.00 in | 5,791 | 266 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.25 in | 185 | 7 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.50 in | 124 | 1 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.75 in | 13,534 | 541 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 1.25 in | 44 | 4 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.25 in | 59 | 4 |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 1.75 in | 1,250 | 122 |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 2.00 in | 143 | 19 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 in | 32 | 4 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 1.25 in | 37 | 1 |
| May 21, 2024 | 2.00 in | 19,786 | 685 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.25 in | 62 | 2 |
Council Bluffs neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since December 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aud Sub | 11 | 2.00 in | Aug 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Aud | 9 | 2.00 in | Aug 4, 2026 | 25 |
| Auditors Subdivision | 6 | 1.50 in | Aug 4, 2026 | 108 |
| Traceview Estates | 5 | 1.25 in | Apr 21, 2025 | 37 |
| Glendale Acres | 4 | 1.50 in | Aug 4, 2026 | 113 |
| Beers Subdivision | 4 | 1.25 in | Jun 13, 2026 | 253 |
| Riddles Sub | 4 | 1.25 in | Jun 13, 2026 | 117 |
| Williams 1st Addition Council Bluffs | 4 | 1.25 in | Jun 13, 2026 | 107 |
| Park Addition Council Bluffs | 4 | 1.25 in | Jun 13, 2026 | 76 |
| Beers Addition | 4 | 1.25 in | Jun 13, 2026 | 42 |
Hail history near Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Council Bluffs?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Council Bluffs neighborhoods was Aug 4, 2026, with hail up to 1.25 in across 200 neighborhoods (2,994 homes).
How often does it hail in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs had 17 days with hail 1 inch or larger since December 2023: 6 in 2024, 5 in 2025, 6 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Council Bluffs has had recently?
The largest hail in Council Bluffs in that time was 2.00 in on May 21, 2024.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Council Bluffs?
The storm on May 21, 2024 reached 19,786 homes in 685 neighborhoods, with hail up to 2.00 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.