Hail HistoryHail history for Henry County, IA
79 hail reports in Henry County since 2006 on 36 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2023.
Cities in Henry County
Recent hail in Henry County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | New London 2 hail reports |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Wayland 3 hail reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Swedesburg, Wayland 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 Henry County by year
When hail season peaks in Henry County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Henry County
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Henry County since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 14, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | New London 4 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Swedesburg 1 wind report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Wayland 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | New London 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 77 mph, measured | Rome, Mt Union, Salem 3 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant, Rome 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 67 mph, estimated | Mt Union 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Mt Union, Mt Pleasant Muni Airport, Mt Pleasant 5 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 Henry 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).