Hail HistoryHail history for Kossuth County, IA
96 hail reports in Kossuth County since 2006 on 49 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 17, 2010.
Cities in Kossuth County
Recent hail in Kossuth County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bancroft 1 hail report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Fenton, Wesley 2 hail reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Swea City, Stevens 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 Kossuth County by year
When hail season peaks in Kossuth County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kossuth County
113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kossuth County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 6, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Algona 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Burt, Lone Rock, Algona 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Algona Muni Airport, Algona 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ledyard 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Sexton 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Hobarton, Algona, Algona Muni Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Ledyard 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Algona Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, measured | Algona Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Swea City 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 Kossuth 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).