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Hail history for Charles City, IA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20262.5 in (tennis ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063.25 inApr 14, 2026
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Charles City on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Apr 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Charles City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20263.25 inWaller, Charles City, Floyd Hanry Airport
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Charles City		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		Waller, Charles City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Charles City		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Colwell
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Charles City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20252 in
hen egg		Charles City, Colwell, Waller
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Charles City		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Charles City by year

106307208209210111212213314215116417118119201212212324325126

When hail season peaks near Charles City

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (8).

JanFeb3Mar4Apr10May8Jun1Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Charles City

Apr 14, 2026 · 3.25 in · Waller (1 mi from Charles City)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported three and a quarter inch diameter hail in Charles City.

Apr 24, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Charles City (0 mi from Charles City)

National Weather Service description (English): The Fire Department/Rescue Squad reported hail ranging from ping pong ball size to two inches in diameter.

Apr 18, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Charles City (1 mi from Charles City)

National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Management reported 2 inch diameter hail in Charles City.

May 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Charles City (3 mi from Charles City)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to golf ball sized hail fell just southwest of Charles City.

Jun 29, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carrville (9 mi from Charles City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell just west of Nashua.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Charles City

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF0Charles City
3 mi from Charles City		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Bassett
10 mi from Charles City		4.0 mi long, 180 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF1Floyd Crossing
3 mi from Charles City		9.8 mi long, 105 yd wide
Aug 31, 2014EF0Bassett
10 mi from Charles City		3.0 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 31, 2013EF0Floyd Hanry Airport
8 mi from Charles City		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Charles City

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Charles City since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Jun 9, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 2, 202659 mph, measuredCharles City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202558 mph, estimatedFloyd, Floyd Hanry Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202469 mph, estimatedWaller, Colwell
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202452 mph, estimatedBassett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202462 mph, measuredCharles City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedWaller
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202260 mph, estimatedWaller
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 202264 mph, measuredCharles City Airport, Charles City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202175 mph, estimatedCarrville, Roseville, Floyd
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202164 mph, estimatedWaller, Bassett
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 Charles City; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Charles City.

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