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Hail history for New Hampton, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Hampton on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 29, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near New Hampton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of New Hampton in the last two years.
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Jun 29, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Boyd (4 mi from New Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail fell northeast of Boyd.May 15, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · New Hampton (2 mi from New Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Egg sized hail fell south of New Hampton at exit 201 along U.S. Highway 63.Jun 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lawler (9 mi from New Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Crops in approximately 15 sections of land north of Lawler were stripped and destroyed. Also, some window, siding and roof damage was reported. Areas impacted were between State Highway 24 and County Road B33 and a corridor 2 miles west and east of County Road V56. Hail in the entire area was estimated between 1 and 2 inches in diameter.Jun 14, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hampton Muni Airport (5 mi from New Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell along U.S. Highway 18 west of New Hampton.Aug 28, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hampton Muni Airport (3 mi from New Hampton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell west of New Hampton.Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Hampton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF1 | Bassett 9 mi from New Hampton |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF0 | Bassett 8 mi from New Hampton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Hampton
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Hampton since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 4, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | New Hampton 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 52 mph, a estimat | New Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Fredricksburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 68 mph, a measured | Ionia, Bassett 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Fredricksburg 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 63 mph, a measured | Ionia 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 46 mph, a estimat | Williamstown 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 59 mph, a estimat | Jerico 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 40 mph, a estimat | New Hampton 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 64 mph, a measured | Fredricksburg, New Hampton 2 wind reports |
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 New Hampton; 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 New Hampton.
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