Hail HistoryHail history for Lee County, IA
92 hail reports in Lee County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 8, 2020.
Cities in Lee County
Recent hail in Lee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Sawyer 1 hail report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Donnellson 1 hail report |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Mooar 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 Lee County by year
When hail season peaks in Lee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lee County
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lee County since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Montrose 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Keokuk, Mooar 2 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Sawyer 2 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Donnellson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Donnellson 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Fort Madison 2 wind reports |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Montrose 1 wind report |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Keokuk Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Houghton, Mooar, Mt Hamill 4 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Donnellson, Mooar 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 Lee 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).