Hail History

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Hail history for Pella, IA

Haili ijiin 10 mileOct 4, 20241.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.00 in (grapefruit)Jun 20, 2015
Ane haili ijiin 200633
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24
Tornado ijiin 10 mile14
Wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pella on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.00 in (grapefruit) on Jun 20, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Pella

DateSize hailWhereSource
Oct 4, 20241.75 in
golf ball		Pella, Fifield
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Pella		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Pella meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pella

Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (11) and June (8).

JanFeb2Mar11Apr4May8Jun6JulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Pella

Jun 20, 2015 · 4.00 in (grapefruit) · Harvey (6 mi from Pella)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of measured hailstones around 4 inches in diameter. Photos were on twitter and the KCCI ulocal page. Time radar estimated.

Jun 18, 2021 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Lake Red Rock (6 mi from Pella)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of golf ball sized hail. Time estimated via radar.

May 21, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Pella Muni Airport (2 mi from Pella)

National Weather Service description (English): Coop observer relayed 2 inch hail report.

Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pella (0 mi from Pella)

Apr 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leighton (8 mi from Pella)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pella

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2023EF?Flagler
8 mi from Pella		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 13, 2023EF0Flagler
6 mi from Pella		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 13, 2023EF0Durham
6 mi from Pella		0.7 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jun 20, 2021EF1Pella Muni Airport
3 mi from Pella		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 20, 2019EF1Tracy
10 mi from Pella		1.6 mi long, 120 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Otley
6 mi from Pella		1.0 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF3Pella
4 mi from Pella		5.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Peoria
2 mi from Pella		4.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Peoria
3 mi from Pella		1.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF1Otley
10 mi from Pella		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF0Otley
6 mi from Pella		5.5 mi long, 65 yd wide
Sep 30, 2007EF1Pella
4 mi from Pella		0.6 mi long, 530 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pella

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pella since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jun 26, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 20, 202560 mph, a estimatPella
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202463 mph, a estimatHarvey, Pella, Pella Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202475 mph, a estimatOtley, Pella Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202458 mph, a measuredOtley, Harvey, Pella Muni Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202461 mph, a measuredPella Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202160 mph, a measuredPella, Pella Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202075 mph, a measuredLeighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202062 mph, a estimatPella
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202058 mph, a estimatDurham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201966 mph, a measuredPella, Pella Muni Airport
2 wind reports		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 Pella; 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 Pella.

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