Hail HistoryHail history for Marshall County, IA
73 hail reports in Marshall County since 2006 on 42 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2023.
Cities in Marshall County
Recent hail in Marshall County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Ferguson 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Marshalltown 4 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 Marshall County by year
When hail season peaks in Marshall County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Marshall County
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Marshall County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Aug 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Albion, State Center 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Albion Leise Airport, Marshalltown, Marshalltown Airport 4 wind reports |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Rhodes 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 68 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gilman 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport, Melbourne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 93 mph, measured | Marshalltown Airport, Albion 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 Marshall 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).