Hail History

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Hail history for Osceola, IA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 19, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.50 inApr 4, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200638
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon27
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles47

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Osceola on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.50 in on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Osceola

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 19, 20252.00 in
hen egg		Osceola, Leslie
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Osceola		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Murray
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Osceola		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 20241.00 in
25-sent coin		New Virginia
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Osceola		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Osceola meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Osceola

Of 38 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (12) and June (11).

JanFeb3Mar12Apr8May11Jun2Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Osceola

Apr 4, 2023 · 3.50 in · Osceola Muni Airport (3 mi from Osceola)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report from mping, time estimated by radar.

Apr 14, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Murray (10 mi from Osceola)

May 19, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Osceola (0 mi from Osceola)

National Weather Service description (English): Report relayed by broadcast media. Delayed report, time estimated by radar.

May 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacelle (5 mi from Osceola)

National Weather Service description (English): There was also a brief funnel cloud that had subsequently dissipated.

Jun 11, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacelle (7 mi from Osceola)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported wind driven hail up to golf ball sized lasting about 15 minutes. Siding on the south side of the house was completely destroyed.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Osceola

DateRatingWherePath
May 7, 2024EF1Lacelle
6 mi from Osceola		6.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF0Woodburn
8 mi from Osceola		2.0 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Osceola
2 mi from Osceola		5.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 8, 2018EF1Woodburn
9 mi from Osceola		4.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 27, 2014EF0Osceola
3 mi from Osceola		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2008EF1Leslie
7 mi from Osceola		7.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF1Weldon
8 mi from Osceola		6.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Osceola

47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Osceola since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on May 30, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 17, 202561 mph, a measuredOsceola, Osceola Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202564 mph, a estimatOsceola, Jamison
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 30, 202463 mph, a estimatWoodburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202471 mph, a estimatOsceola
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202360 mph, a estimatOsceola
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202352 mph, a estimatOsceola
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202260 mph, a measuredOsceola Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, a estimatOsceola, Osceola Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 8, 201860 mph, a estimatOsceola
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 201870 mph, a estimatMurray
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 Osceola; 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 Osceola.

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