Hail History

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Hail history for Cherokee, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 18, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cherokee on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Cherokee

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 18, 20260.88 in
nickel		Cherokee Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Cherokee		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Cherokee Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Cherokee		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 20252 in
hen egg		Cherokee
1 hail report · closest near the center of Cherokee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251 in
quarter		Cherokee
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Cherokee		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Meriden, Aurelia, Cherokee
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Cherokee		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 Cherokee by year

20607308093101112121311415116172183192202122223224325226

When hail season peaks near Cherokee

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (7).

JanFebMar7Apr7May7Jun2Jul2Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cherokee

Apr 9, 2011 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Cherokee (0 mi from Cherokee)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was estimated at 4 inches in diameter with one stone measured at 3.5 inches. The hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.

Aug 9, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cherokee (0 mi from Cherokee)

May 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aurelia (6 mi from Cherokee)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size fell for several minutes. An unknown amount of damage was done to vehicles.

Jul 3, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alta (10 mi from Cherokee)

National Weather Service description (English): Row crops were badly damaged by hail up to golf ball size. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Apr 18, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Meriden (4 mi from Cherokee)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cherokee

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF?Mary Hill
6 mi from Cherokee		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF?Meriden
5 mi from Cherokee		0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Aurelia
9 mi from Cherokee		11.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Larrabee
8 mi from Cherokee		3.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Alta
9 mi from Cherokee		6.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 18, 2017EF0Larrabee
8 mi from Cherokee		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 23, 2015EF0Larrabee
10 mi from Cherokee		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF0Quimby
6 mi from Cherokee		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF0Cherokee Muni Airport
3 mi from Cherokee		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF0Larrabee
10 mi from Cherokee		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 9, 2011EF1Quimby
10 mi from Cherokee		5.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cherokee

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cherokee since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 17, 202662 mph, measuredCherokee Muni Airport, Meriden
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202581 mph, estimatedMeriden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202570 mph, estimatedCherokee Muni Airport, Mary Hill, Meriden
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202464 mph, estimatedQuimby, Aurelia, Cherokee
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 2021100 mph, estimatedAurelia, Meriden
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202160 mph, estimatedCherokee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 201860 mph, estimatedCleghorn, Larrabee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 201764 mph, estimatedCherokee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 201564 mph, estimatedCleghorn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 19, 201460 mph, estimatedAurelia
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 Cherokee; 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 Cherokee.

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