Hail HistoryHail history for Hardin County, IA
65 hail reports in Hardin County since 2006 on 33 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 9, 2009.
Cities in Hardin County
Recent hail in Hardin County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Ackley 1 hail report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Iowa Falls 2 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 Hardin County by year
When hail season peaks in Hardin County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hardin County
112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hardin County since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on Aug 9, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Ackley, Eldora 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Buckeye, New Providence 3 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Iowa Falls 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Eldora 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Eldora 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Eldora, Iowa Falls 2 wind reports |
| May 24, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Iowa Falls Muni Airport, Buckeye 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hubbard, Lawn Hills 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | New Providence 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Buckeye 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 Hardin 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).