Hail HistoryHail history for Adams County, IA
73 hail reports in Adams County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 19, 2013.
Recent hail in Adams County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Corning, Brooks 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Adams County by year
When hail season peaks in Adams County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Adams County
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Adams County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 12, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Corning, Lincoln Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Nodaway 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Stringtown 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Dickieville 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Carl 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Corning 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Mercer 1 wind report |
| Nov 11, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Stringtown 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 70 mph, estimated | Corning 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 Adams County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).