Hail HistoryHail history for Ringgold County, IA
46 hail reports in Ringgold County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 26, 2024.
Recent hail in Ringgold County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Clearfield 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 Ringgold County by year
When hail season peaks in Ringgold County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ringgold County
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ringgold County since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 30, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Tingley 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Delphos, Kellerton, Maloy 3 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Mt Ayr 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Kellerton 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Mt Ayr 1 wind report |
| Nov 11, 2015 | 75 mph, estimated | Kellerton 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 96 mph, estimated | Diagonal, Clearfield, Beaconsfield 7 wind reports |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 64 mph, estimated | Benton 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 64 mph, estimated | Tingley 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 70 mph, estimated | Beaconsfield 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 Ringgold 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).