Hail HistoryHail history for Jackson County, IA
36 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 25, 2024.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bellevue 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | South Garry Owen, Bellevue 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 Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 18, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Maquoketa, Baldwin 4 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Monmouth 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Baldwin 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Miles 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Maquoketa Caves Sp, Garry Owen 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Maquoketa 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Maquoketa 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Preston 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Bridgeport, Maquoketa, Bellevue 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Andrew, Green Is, Maquoketa 3 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 Jackson 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).