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Hail history for Albia, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albia on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Albia
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Albia in the last two years.
Hail days near Albia by year
When hail season peaks near Albia
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Albia
May 11, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Blakesburg (10 mi from Albia)
Apr 14, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Avery (9 mi from Albia)
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Albia (0 mi from Albia)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of golf ball size hail in the Albia area. Car windows were also reported to be broken.Jun 14, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Albia (0 mi from Albia)
May 8, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Albia (1 mi from Albia)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albia
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF2 | Albia 2 mi from Albia |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albia
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albia since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lovilia 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Albia 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Albia Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Lovilia 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Albia 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Albia 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Blakesburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Albia 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2019 | 70 mph, estimated | Monrovia, Albia 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Blakesburg, Albia 2 wind reports |
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 Albia; 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 Albia.
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