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Hail history for Iola, KS
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Iola on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 2, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Iola
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Iola 1 hail report · closest near the center of Iola |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Neosho Falls 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Iola |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Iola 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Iola |
| May 19, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Gas, Humboldt, La Harpe 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Iola |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Iola meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Iola
Of 42 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (12) and May (10).
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Jun 9, 2009 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Iola (3 mi from Iola)
National Weather Service description (English): Car windsheilds were broken by the large hail along Highway 54.Apr 2, 2014 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Iola (0 mi from Iola)
National Weather Service description (English): A prolific hail producing storm dropped large hail across the city of Iola for twelve minutes. The hail ranged in size from tennis ball size (2.5 inches) to ping pong ball size (1.5 inches). There was widespread hail damage to roofs and cars across town.Mar 12, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grenola (1 mi from Iola)
May 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Iola (1 mi from Iola)
May 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Humboldt (8 mi from Iola)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Iola
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF0 | Colony 9 mi from Iola |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF0 | Carlyle 6 mi from Iola |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF0 | Carlyle 7 mi from Iola |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Iola
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Iola since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 3, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Humboldt, Iola 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Humboldt 2 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Humboldt, Iola, La Harpe 6 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 81 mph, a estimat | Gas 1 wind report |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 75 mph, a estimat | La Harpe 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 62 mph, a measured | Iola 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Humboldt 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 70 mph, a measured | Humboldt, Iola 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | La Harpe 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Iola 1 wind report |
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 Iola; 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 Iola.
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