Hail HistoryHail history for Fayette County, IA
78 hail reports in Fayette County since 2006 on 42 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 2, 2026.
Cities in Fayette County
Recent hail in Fayette County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 3.5 in | Maynard, Arlington, Wadena 4 hail reports |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Waucoma 1 hail report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oelwein 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 Fayette County by year
When hail season peaks in Fayette County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Fayette County
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Fayette County since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 26, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Oelwein 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Oelwein Muni Airport, Oelwein 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oelwein 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Waucoma 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | West Union, Oelwein 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Oelwein 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Oelwein, Oelwein Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Fayette, Oran, Clermont 6 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Eldorado, Elgin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2020 | 52 mph, estimated | Westgate 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 Fayette 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).