Hail HistoryHail history for Wayne County, IA
41 hail reports in Wayne County since 2006 on 26 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 24, 2024.
Recent hail in Wayne County
No hail was reported in Wayne County in the last two years.
Hail days in Wayne County by year
When hail season peaks in Wayne County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wayne County
44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wayne County since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 18, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 90 mph, estimated | Lineville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Corydon 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Lineville 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Seymour 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | Humeston 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Seymour 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Humeston 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Seymour 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 70 mph, estimated | Corydon, Harvard 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | Corydon, Seymour 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 Wayne 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).