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Hail history for Hawarden, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hawarden on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 18, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Hawarden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chatsworth 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Hawarden |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lebanon 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hawarden |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hawarden, Big Spgs 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hawarden |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Lebanon 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Hawarden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hawarden by year
When hail season peaks near Hawarden
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (9).
Largest hail storms near Hawarden
Aug 18, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lebanon (10 mi from Hawarden)
National Weather Service description (English): Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.Jun 26, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chatsworth (5 mi from Hawarden)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows and damaged siding on at least one house, and also damaged a nearby bean field. The amount of crop damage was not known.Sep 22, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alcester (8 mi from Hawarden)
Oct 11, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hudson (8 mi from Hawarden)
Jun 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lebanon (9 mi from Hawarden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hawarden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2011 | EF0 | Hawarden 2 mi from Hawarden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hawarden
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hawarden since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 25, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Hawarden, Alcester 3 wind reports |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 82 mph, measured | Ireton, Hawarden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Ireton 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 66 mph, estimated | Ireton, Hudson, Hawarden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Hudson, Hawarden, Alcester 5 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Alcester 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Hawarden Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Hawarden 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Hawarden 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Chatsworth 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hawarden; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Hawarden.
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