Hail HistoryHail history for Buchanan County, IA
107 hail reports in Buchanan County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Apr 14, 2026.
Cities in Buchanan County
Recent hail in Buchanan County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fairbank 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 3.25 in | Otterville, Independence, Jesup 6 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 Buchanan County by year
When hail season peaks in Buchanan County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buchanan County
213 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buchanan County since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 15, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Independence, Independence Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Monti, Independence, Fairbank 9 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Independence Airpo 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Rowley 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Independence 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Three Elms Co Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Independence 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Jesup, Littleton, Independence 5 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Independence, Hazleton, Aurora 12 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Hazleton, Independence 2 wind reports |
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 Buchanan 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).