Hail HistoryHail history for Emmet County, IA
46 hail reports in Emmet County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 10, 2023.
Cities in Emmet County
Recent hail in Emmet County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Ringsted 1 hail report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Ringsted 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 Emmet County by year
When hail season peaks in Emmet County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Emmet County
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Emmet County since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 16, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Ringsted 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 74 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Estherville 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Estherville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Gruver 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 Emmet 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).