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Hail history for Chickasaw County, IA
36 hail reports in Chickasaw County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 29, 2014.
Cities in Chickasaw County
Recent hail in Chickasaw County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Alta Vista 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Chickasaw County by year
When hail season peaks in Chickasaw County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chickasaw County
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chickasaw County since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 4, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | New Hampton 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | New Hampton Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Fredricksburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 68 mph, measured | Ionia, Bassett 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Fredricksburg 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 63 mph, measured | Ionia, Deerfield 2 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Bassett 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 52 mph, estimated | Nashua 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 46 mph, estimated | Williamstown, Fredricksburg 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 59 mph, estimated | Jerico 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 Chickasaw County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).