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Hail history for Des Moines County, IA
84 hail reports in Des Moines County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 16, 2015.
Cities in Des Moines County
Recent hail in Des Moines County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Beaverdale 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Des Moines County by year
When hail season peaks in Des Moines County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Des Moines County
175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Des Moines County since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 3, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 65 mph, estimated | Middletown, West Burlington, Burlington Regional Air 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Dodgeville 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 86 mph, estimated | Dodgeville, Mediapolis, Lenox Park 8 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Burlington Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Beaverdale, Burlington Muni 5 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 77 mph, measured | Kingston, Burlington, Burlington Muni 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | West Burlington, Middletown, Lenox Park 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Burlington Muni 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 Des Moines 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).