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Hail history for Palo Alto County, IA
61 hail reports in Palo Alto County since 2006 on 34 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 24, 2023.
Cities in Palo Alto County
Recent hail in Palo Alto County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Ruthven, Emmetsburg 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 Palo Alto County by year
When hail season peaks in Palo Alto County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Palo Alto County
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Palo Alto County since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Emmetsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Fairville, Ruthven 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Rodman, Emmetsburg 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Bend 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Ayrshire 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Graettinger 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Ruthven, Osgood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Osgood 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Graettinger 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Ruthven 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 Palo Alto 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).