Hail History

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Hail history for Bondurant, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 8, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 5, 2022
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger31
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles158

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bondurant on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 5, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Bondurant

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 8, 20262.25 inAnkeny, Bondurant, Mitchellville
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Bondurant		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Alleman
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bondurant		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 20251 in
quarter		Bondurant, Altoona, Oralabor
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bondurant		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 Bondurant by year

206307308209110511412413214115216117518119120121122223424125226

When hail season peaks near Bondurant

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and July (12).

JanFeb5Mar5Apr13May7Jun12Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bondurant

Mar 5, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Hastie (9 mi from Bondurant)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of 2.5 inch or greater hail stones in Pleasant Hill via Twitter.

Sep 8, 2026 · 2.25 in · Ankeny (7 mi from Bondurant)

Sep 1, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Norwoodville (7 mi from Bondurant)

National Weather Service description (English): WHO relayed reports of 2 inch hail in the Norwoodville Neighborhood. Time estimated from radar.

Mar 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clio (8 mi from Bondurant)

Jul 15, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carney (8 mi from Bondurant)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reports hail measuring 1.5 to 1.75 inches about one half mile south of DMACC in Ankeny.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bondurant

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 25, 2024EF?Santiago
5 mi from Bondurant		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF0Enterprise
4 mi from Bondurant		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF2Vandalia
9 mi from Bondurant		19.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Sep 22, 2019EF?Bondurant
2 mi from Bondurant		1.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 22, 2019EF?Mingo
9 mi from Bondurant		0.8 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Enterprise
6 mi from Bondurant		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Bondurant
2 mi from Bondurant		3.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF2Enterprise
2 mi from Bondurant		3.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Jul 19, 2018EF0Colfax
8 mi from Bondurant		2.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jul 27, 2008EF0Valeria
8 mi from Bondurant		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 27, 2008EF1Farrar
7 mi from Bondurant		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2006F0Pulaski
8 mi from Bondurant		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bondurant

158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bondurant since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202675 mph, measuredAnkeny, Mitchellville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202661 mph, measuredMitchellville, Ankeny, Pleasant Hill
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCapitol Hgts
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
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
Jul 31, 202463 mph, estimatedDes Moines
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedAnkeny
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202458 mph, estimatedDes Moines Ekman Airport
2 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 Bondurant; 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 Bondurant.

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