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Hail history for Estherville, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Estherville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 10, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Estherville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 0.7 in | Superior 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Estherville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Estherville by year
When hail season peaks near Estherville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Estherville
May 21, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Wellingford (9 mi from Estherville)
Jul 10, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gruver (7 mi from Estherville)
National Weather Service description (English): Reported forwarded from Gruver Fire Department. Time estimated by radar.Jun 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terril (9 mi from Estherville)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, driven by strong winds, caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles and crops.Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terril (8 mi from Estherville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was mostly quarter size or smaller, with a few stones as large as golf balls.May 3, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Raleigh (8 mi from Estherville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Estherville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF? | Terril 10 mi from Estherville |
| Jul 5, 2022 | EF0 | Estherville 3 mi from Estherville |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF1 | Superior 8 mi from Estherville |
| Sep 20, 2018 | EF0 | Estherville 5 mi from Estherville |
| May 3, 2015 | EF0 | Terril 8 mi from Estherville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Estherville
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Estherville since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 16, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Terril, Estherville Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Superior 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Estherville 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Superior 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 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 Estherville; 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 Estherville.
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