Hail HistoryHail history for Cherokee County, IA
75 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 9, 2011.
Cities in Cherokee County
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Washta, Cherokee Muni Airport 3 hail reports |
| May 15, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Cherokee Muni Airport, Marcus 2 hail reports |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Cherokee 1 hail report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Fielding 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cherokee 1 hail report |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Meriden, Cherokee, Aurelia 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 Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 29, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 85 mph, estimated | Washta, Cleghorn, Cherokee Muni Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Cleghorn, Meriden 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 75 mph, measured | Cleghorn, Marcus 2 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Cherokee Muni Airport, Mary Hill, Meriden 5 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Cleghorn 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Marcus, Quimby, Cherokee 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Cleghorn 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Fielding 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 100 mph, estimated | Aurelia, Mary Hill, Meriden 8 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Marcus, Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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).