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Hail history for Iowa City, IA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 10, 2026
Hail days since 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles151

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Iowa City on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Iowa City ranks #145 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Iowa City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 14, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Iowa City
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Iowa City Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20260.88 in
nickel		University Hgts
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Hills, Oasis
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20262.75 in
baseball		Oasis, University Hgts, West Branch
14 hail reports · closest near the center of Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Iowa City, Iowa City Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Tiffin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Iowa City		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 20240.88 in
nickel		Tiffin
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Iowa 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 Iowa City by year

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When hail season peaks near Iowa City

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and April (12).

Jan3Feb5Mar12Apr11May14Jun10Jul1Aug2Sep1Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Iowa City

Apr 13, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Iowa City (6 mi from Iowa City)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of baseball size hail at mile marker 252 on I-80

Mar 10, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Oasis (7 mi from Iowa City)

National Weather Service description (English): The time of the hail was estimated using radar.

Jul 17, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blairstown (8 mi from Iowa City)

National Weather Service description (English): Blairstown Fire reports golfball size hail at the jct of 19th Ave & 77th street

Jul 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oakdale (4 mi from Iowa City)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Iowa City (1 mi from Iowa City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell in Iowa City, IA at 448 pm CDT May 22.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Iowa City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2026EF0Lone Tree
9 mi from Iowa City		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2026EF0West Liberty
10 mi from Iowa City		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF1Downey
9 mi from Iowa City		5.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Solon
9 mi from Iowa City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Cosgrove
9 mi from Iowa City		16.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Hills
9 mi from Iowa City		14.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Billick Field Airport
9 mi from Iowa City		8.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 23, 2020EF0Morse
8 mi from Iowa City		5.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 21, 2017EF0Sharon Center
9 mi from Iowa City		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2008EF0North Liberty
10 mi from Iowa City		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F2Iowa City
1 mi from Iowa City		4.5 mi long, 587 yd wide
Apr 13, 2006F1Hills
5 mi from Iowa City		5.1 mi long, 700 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Iowa City

151 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Iowa City since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 28, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedDowney
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202670 mph, measuredNorth Liberty
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedIowa City, Iowa City Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202669 mph, measuredIowa City Muni Airport, Iowa City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202570 mph, estimatedNorth Liberty, University Hgts, Iowa City Muni Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202563 mph, measuredIowa City Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202575 mph, estimatedIowa City Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202475 mph, estimatedNorth Liberty, Iowa City, Sharon Center
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202481 mph, estimatedUniversity Hgts, Oasis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202468 mph, measuredIowa City Muni Airport, Coralville, Iowa City
3 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 Iowa 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 Iowa City.

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