Hail History

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Hail history for Ankeny, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJul 9, 2021
Hail days since 200680
Days with hail 1 inch or larger53
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles331

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ankeny on 80 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 9, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Ankeny ranks #46 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Ankeny

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 8, 20262.25 inAnkeny, Bondurant, Altoona
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Ankeny		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Alleman
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Ankeny		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Windsor Heights, Urbandale
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Ankeny		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Bondurant, Des Moines, Oralabor
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ankeny		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 20251 in
quarter		Urbandale, Lovington
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Ankeny		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 Ankeny by year

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When hail season peaks near Ankeny

Of the 80 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (17) and May (16).

Jan1Feb8Mar12Apr16May14Jun17Jul5Aug6Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ankeny

Jul 9, 2021 · 3.25 in · Lovington (8 mi from Ankeny)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture via social media of 3.25 inch hail in Beaverdale. Time estimated via radar.

Jul 15, 2009 · 3 in (tea cup) · Johnston (6 mi from Ankeny)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail measured 2.25 inches by 3 inches.

May 8, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lovington (8 mi from Ankeny)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported near the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Meredith Drive.

Sep 8, 2026 · 2.25 in · Ankeny (0 mi from Ankeny)

Sep 1, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lovington (8 mi from Ankeny)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported hail larger than golf balls.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ankeny

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Clive
10 mi from Ankeny		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Johnston
7 mi from Ankeny		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Enterprise
5 mi from Ankeny		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF2Rider
9 mi from Ankeny		17.6 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 23, 2022EF0Crocker
7 mi from Ankeny		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 25, 2020EF1Lovington
7 mi from Ankeny		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 22, 2019EF?Bondurant
10 mi from Ankeny		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Enterprise
2 mi from Ankeny		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Bondurant
6 mi from Ankeny		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Enterprise
6 mi from Ankeny		3.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
May 19, 2013EF1Alleman
9 mi from Ankeny		4.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 19, 2013EF0Huxley
9 mi from Ankeny		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ankeny

331 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ankeny since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202675 mph, measuredAnkeny, Des Moines, Windsor Heights
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202661 mph, measuredAlleman, Polk City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202658 mph, measuredAnkeny, Pleasant Hill
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCapitol Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedUrbandale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202563 mph, estimatedBondurant, Elkhart
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202570 mph, estimatedAltoona, Elkhart, Swanwood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202560 mph, estimatedLovington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202564 mph, estimatedCapitol Hgts, Altoona
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 14, 202572 mph, measuredCapitol Hgts, Carney
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 Ankeny; 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 Ankeny.

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