Hail History

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Hail history for West Burlington, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 16, 2015
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Burlington on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 16, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near West Burlington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Beaverdale
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from West Burlington		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near West Burlington by year

40620720820941031111221311421516317182191202212232342425126

When hail season peaks near West Burlington

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

Jan1Feb4Mar7Apr8May9Jun3Jul4Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near West Burlington

Jul 16, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lenox Park (2 mi from West Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Confirmation received by photo via social media.

Jul 9, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Burlington Airport (4 mi from West Burlington)

Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (4 mi from West Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golfball sized hail; also reported by NWS personnel.

May 19, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lenox Park (2 mi from West Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter forwarded pictures of golfball size hail from a friend in Burlington.

May 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wever (9 mi from West Burlington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Burlington

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2019EF0Spring Grove
5 mi from West Burlington		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 16, 2015EF1Lone Tree
8 mi from West Burlington		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 20, 2015EF1Middletown
7 mi from West Burlington		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Augusta
5 mi from West Burlington		4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Dodgeville
6 mi from West Burlington		3.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Burlington

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Burlington since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 3, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202665 mph, estimatedMiddletown, West Burlington, Burlington Regional Air
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedDodgeville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202670 mph, estimatedLenox Park, Burlington Airport, Beaverdale
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 202660 mph, measuredBurlington Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202581 mph, measuredBurlington Airport, Lone Tree
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202590 mph, estimatedBeaverdale, Burlington Muni
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202575 mph, measuredBurlington, Burlington Muni
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202481 mph, estimatedWest Burlington, Middletown, Lenox Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202460 mph, estimatedBurlington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202458 mph, measuredWever
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 West Burlington; 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.

Nearby cities

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 West Burlington.

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