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Hail history for Pottawattamie County, IA
129 hail reports in Pottawattamie County since 2006 on 68 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 17, 2025.
Cities in Pottawattamie County
Recent hail in Pottawattamie County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lake Manawa 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Honey Creek, Council Bluffs, Oakland 4 hail reports |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Chautauqua, Council Bluffs, Weston 8 hail reports |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 4 in grapefruit | Weston, Mc Clelland, Underwood 9 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 Pottawattamie County by year
When hail season peaks in Pottawattamie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Pottawattamie County
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Pottawattamie County since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | McClelland, Treynor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Macedonia 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Oakland, Treynor 2 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Treynor, Macedonia, Carson 3 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Oakland, Bentley 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Oakland 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Lake Manawa, Chautauqua 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lake Manawa 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Walnut 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Weston 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 Pottawattamie 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).