Buchanan County hail reports, Iowa
Buchanan County, Iowa has 2 reports of hail in 2026, the largest stone measured 1.54 inches at 2 ENE Hazleton on October 13, 2026, filed with the National Weather Service.
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County standing in Iowa
During 2026, Buchanan County places 9 among 12 counties in Iowa by number of reports filed. Buchanan County accounts for 5% of the 38 reports recorded in Iowa for this period. Iowa's largest hailstone for the 2026 period came from Sioux County, at 1.75 inches.
| Rank among counties | 9 / 12 |
|---|---|
| Share of state reports | 5% |
| State's largest this period | 1.75 inches, Sioux |
Each figure here comes from Local Storm Reports, and the numbers cover only the stated period. A county with more spotters can rank high on reporting volume, whatever the weather did.
Hail reports for 2026
| Amount | Place | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.54 inches | 2 ENE Hazleton | CO-OP Observer | , October 13, 2026 |
| 1.02 inches | 2 ENE Hazleton | CO-OP Observer | , October 13, 2026 |
The National Weather Service Local Storm Reports in this list carry Buchanan County in the county field and name the observer who filed each one.
Days that had hail
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