Hail History

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Hail history for Chariton, IA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20241.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 18, 2021
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles43

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chariton on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 18, 2021. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Chariton

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

Hail days near Chariton by year

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When hail season peaks near Chariton

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar7Apr2May6Jun1Jul1Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Chariton

Jun 18, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chariton (0 mi from Chariton)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report relayed via broadcast media on social media.

Apr 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lucas (8 mi from Chariton)

Sep 17, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chariton (0 mi from Chariton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail received from broadcast media via social media.

May 24, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Derby (10 mi from Chariton)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of hail up to golf ball size from the Derby Fire Department. The time of occurrence was estimated from radar.

Jun 25, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Chariton (0 mi from Chariton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chariton

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 5, 2022EF3Derby
7 mi from Chariton		11.3 mi long, 350 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF0Chariton
2 mi from Chariton		0.2 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chariton

43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chariton since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 30, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 30, 202462 mph, measuredRussell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202466 mph, measuredChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202164 mph, measuredChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 201970 mph, estimatedWilliamson, Chariton Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201960 mph, measuredChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 201971 mph, estimatedChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 201975 mph, estimatedDerby
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 3, 201858 mph, measuredChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 201761 mph, measuredChariton Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 201670 mph, estimatedChariton
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 Chariton; 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 Chariton.

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