Hail history for Algona, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 21, 20240.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 13, 2012

Hail days since 200621

Days with hail 1 inch or larger14

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles76

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Algona on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 13, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Algona

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Algona in the last two years.

Hail days near Algona by year

When hail season peaks near Algona

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (4).

Largest hail storms near Algona

Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Algona (1 mi from Algona)

Jul 13, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Whittemore (9 mi from Algona)

Apr 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Algona (0 mi from Algona)

Apr 12, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Algona (1 mi from Algona)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail.

Jul 7, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lotts Creek (9 mi from Algona)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Algona

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Sep 4, 2018	EF1	Hobarton 6 mi from Algona	1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 30, 2016	EF0	Galbraith 6 mi from Algona	0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	Hobarton 6 mi from Algona	0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 20, 2011	EF1	St Joseph 10 mi from Algona	1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 19, 2008	EF0	Irvington 5 mi from Algona	0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 9, 2008	EF0	Sexton 8 mi from Algona	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Algona

76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Algona since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on May 8, 2014.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	damage reported	Algona 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	63 mph, measured	Burt, Algona 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2025	81 mph, estimated	Algona Muni Airport, Algona 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2025	58 mph, measured	Sexton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2025	70 mph, measured	Hobarton, Algona, Algona Muni Airport 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 2024	63 mph, measured	Algona Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 2024	70 mph, measured	Algona Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 2022	60 mph, measured	Galbraith 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 2022	64 mph, measured	Algona Muni Airport, Algona 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 2022	72 mph, measured	Algona Muni Airport 1 wind report	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 Algona; 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 Algona.

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