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Hail history for Centerville, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Centerville on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Centerville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Centerville in the last two years.
Hail days near Centerville by year
When hail season peaks near Centerville
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Centerville
Jul 27, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fraser (3 mi from Centerville)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reports baseball size hail in Fraser.Jul 22, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Boone (4 mi from Centerville)
National Weather Service description (English): Mostly nickel size hail with a few golf ball size.May 25, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boone (3 mi from Centerville)
Sep 7, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boxholm (10 mi from Centerville)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency Manager reported ping pong to golf ball hail.Apr 12, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ogden (6 mi from Centerville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Centerville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Wolf 5 mi from Centerville |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF? | Dayton 8 mi from Centerville |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF2 | Stratford 9 mi from Centerville |
| May 26, 2020 | EF? | Ogden 5 mi from Centerville |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF0 | Luther 8 mi from Centerville |
| Jun 7, 2015 | EF0 | Wolf 4 mi from Centerville |
| Jun 7, 2015 | EF0 | Ridgeport 6 mi from Centerville |
| Aug 31, 2014 | EF1 | Mackey 8 mi from Centerville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Centerville
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Centerville since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 27, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boone 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pilot Mound 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Boone 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Boone Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Boone Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 75 mph, estimated | Ericson, Boone, Wolf 3 wind reports |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Boone 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Zook Spur 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Boone 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Ericson 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 Centerville; 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 Centerville.
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