Hail History

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Hail history for Oskaloosa, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20231.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 5, 2011
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oskaloosa on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 5, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Oskaloosa

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Oskaloosa in the last two years.

Hail days near Oskaloosa by year

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When hail season peaks near Oskaloosa

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (4).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr1May6Jun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Oskaloosa

Jun 5, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Oskaloosa (3 mi from Oskaloosa)

Jun 15, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Givin (3 mi from Oskaloosa)

Jun 20, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oskaloosa (0 mi from Oskaloosa)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail around 2 inches in diameter in Oskaloosa. Photos from KCCI ulocal page.

May 7, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rose Hill (9 mi from Oskaloosa)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report, time estimated via radar.

Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keomah (5 mi from Oskaloosa)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oskaloosa

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 19, 2018EF0Oskaloosa Roth Airport
5 mi from Oskaloosa		1.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 14, 2012EF1Wright
8 mi from Oskaloosa		1.3 mi long, 90 yd wide
Apr 10, 2008EF1Truax
8 mi from Oskaloosa		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oskaloosa

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oskaloosa since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Apr 14, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 20, 202558 mph, estimatedKeomah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202567 mph, measuredOskaloosa Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202462 mph, measuredOskaloosa Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202461 mph, estimatedOskaloosa
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202471 mph, measuredOskaloosa Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202460 mph, estimatedOskaloosa
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, estimatedOskaloosa, Oskaloosa Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202075 mph, measuredLeighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201964 mph, estimatedOskaloosa, Cedar
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 201970 mph, estimatedEddyville
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 Oskaloosa; 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 Oskaloosa.

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