Hail HistoryHail history for Audubon County, IA
61 hail reports in Audubon County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2014.
Recent hail in Audubon County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Exira 1 hail report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brayton, Exira 2 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 Audubon County by year
When hail season peaks in Audubon County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Audubon County
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Audubon County since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Gray, Audubon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 72 mph, estimated | Exira 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Brayton, Exira 3 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Audubon 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hamlin 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Audubon 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Audubon 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Audubon 3 wind reports |
| May 6, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Audubon 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Audubon Airport 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 Audubon 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).