Hail History

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Hail history for Clinton, IA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 10, 2025
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clinton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 10, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Clinton ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Clinton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.88 in
nickel		Fulton
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Clinton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Clinton, Low Moor, Albany
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Clinton		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Clinton
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Clinton		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20251 in
quarter		Clinton
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Clinton		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 Clinton by year

206075081091102111122131141152163171181192012112212324225226

When hail season peaks near Clinton

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).

Jan1Feb4Mar5Apr7May5Jun2Jul4Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Clinton

Sep 7, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ustick (9 mi from Clinton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail lasting for about 4 minutes.

Jul 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clinton (2 mi from Clinton)

National Weather Service description (English): The location and time of the event was estimated using radar.

Aug 10, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Low Moor (6 mi from Clinton)

May 11, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elvira (9 mi from Clinton)

Mar 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clinton (2 mi from Clinton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clinton

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2024EF?Elvira
9 mi from Clinton		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0Clinton
0 mi from Clinton		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 28, 2023EF0East Clinton
1 mi from Clinton		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 10, 2020EF1Albany
7 mi from Clinton		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 21, 2017EF1Fulton
2 mi from Clinton		3.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF1Newton Corners
9 mi from Clinton		1.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 31, 2016EF0Elvira
7 mi from Clinton		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Clinton Muni Airport
7 mi from Clinton		1.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 15, 2016EF1Bryant
7 mi from Clinton		3.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Clinton Muni Airport
7 mi from Clinton		8.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Fulton
2 mi from Clinton		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 9, 2015EF1Ustick
8 mi from Clinton		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clinton

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clinton since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 14, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedFulton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedClinton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202664 mph, measuredClinton Muni Airport, Union Grove
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGarden Plain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202564 mph, estimatedClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202558 mph, measuredClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202575 mph, estimatedClinton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202570 mph, estimatedClinton, Fulton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202559 mph, measuredFulton
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 Clinton; 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 Clinton.

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