Hail History

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Hail history for Center Point, IA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 22, 2021
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Center Point on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 22, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Center Point

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 17, 20261 in
quarter		Robins, Toddville
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Center Point		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 20261 in
quarter		Urbana
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Center Point		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20250.88 in
nickel		Urbana
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Center Point		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 Center Point by year

206207208309210211112113114315116417181912012122212324125226

When hail season peaks near Center Point

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and April (9).

JanFeb3Mar9Apr3May13Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Center Point

Apr 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alburnett (9 mi from Center Point)

Jun 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salina (7 mi from Center Point)

National Weather Service description (English): chunks the size of golfballs and possibly larger

Jun 22, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palo (9 mi from Center Point)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail started as quarter size, increased to golf ball size, and lasted 8 minutes.

Jun 22, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walker (7 mi from Center Point)

Jun 24, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Center Pt (0 mi from Center Point)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Center Point

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 11, 2025EF1Shellsburg
4 mi from Center Point		0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 11, 2025EF1Center Pt
3 mi from Center Point		3.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 11, 2025EF2Center Pt
4 mi from Center Point		6.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF?Cheney
8 mi from Center Point		1.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF2Cheney
9 mi from Center Point		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2021EF?Shellsburg
9 mi from Center Point		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 14, 2021EF?Center Pt
3 mi from Center Point		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 14, 2021EF?Lafayette
6 mi from Center Point		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF1Alburnett
9 mi from Center Point		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 3, 2018EF1Lafayette
6 mi from Center Point		5.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 14, 2016EF0Cheney
9 mi from Center Point		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Cheney
7 mi from Center Point		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Center Point

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Center Point since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 28, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 7, 202665 mph, estimatedShellsburg, Cheney
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202670 mph, estimatedLafayette
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedWalker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202585 mph, estimatedCenter Pt, Walker, Urbana
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedShellsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202469 mph, estimatedRobins
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202461 mph, measuredAlburnett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202458 mph, estimatedUrbana
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202382 mph, measuredMidway, Palo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202370 mph, estimatedTroy Mills
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 Center Point; 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 Center Point.

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