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Hail history for Humboldt, IA

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 22, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.50 inJun 16, 2014

Ane haili ijiin 200628

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon22

Tornado ijiin 10 mile8

Wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Humboldt on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Jun 16, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Humboldt

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 22, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Thor 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Humboldt	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Dakota City 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Humboldt	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Humboldt meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Humboldt

Of 28 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Humboldt

Jun 16, 2014 · 3.50 in · Arnold (6 mi from Humboldt)

May 15, 2017 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Thor (9 mi from Humboldt)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported just smaller than baseball sized hail. This is a delayed report, and from social media. Many car windows broken at a school event.

Mar 6, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Dakota City (1 mi from Humboldt)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to 2 inch sized hail. Report relayed by media on twitter.

May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pocahontas (7 mi from Humboldt)

Jun 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Badger (9 mi from Humboldt)

National Weather Service description (English): Pea size hail increased to golf ball size hail covering the ground. Small branches were down. The hail lasted about 10 minutes.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Humboldt

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 4, 2024	EF?	Clare 8 mi from Humboldt	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 12, 2022	EF1	Unique 7 mi from Humboldt	3.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2022	EF2	Rutland 8 mi from Humboldt	4.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	Rutland 7 mi from Humboldt	4.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
Aug 20, 2021	EF?	Unique 7 mi from Humboldt	2.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jun 16, 2014	EF0	Arnold 6 mi from Humboldt	4.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2010	EF0	Unique 7 mi from Humboldt	0.9 mi long, 35 yd wide
Jun 15, 2008	EF0	Thor 5 mi from Humboldt	1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Humboldt

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Humboldt since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 8, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 9, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Dakota City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Unique 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Dakota City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 2022	63 mph, a estimat	Arnold, Dakota City 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 2020	60 mph, a estimat	Unique, Dakota City 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2020	60 mph, a estimat	Unique, Dakota City 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 2018	64 mph, a estimat	Humboldt Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 2018	60 mph, a estimat	Rutland 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2018	60 mph, a estimat	Thor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 29, 2018	70 mph, a estimat	Thor 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 Humboldt; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Humboldt.

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