Hail HistoryHail history for Webster County, IA
132 hail reports in Webster County since 2006 on 60 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 30, 2014.
Cities in Webster County
Recent hail in Webster County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Gowrie, Fort Dodge 3 hail reports |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Fort Dodge Muni Airport 1 hail report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fort Dodge 1 hail report |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fort Dodge 3 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 Webster County by year
When hail season peaks in Webster County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Webster County
116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Webster County since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Dec 15, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Burnside 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Fort Dodge Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Dodge 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Fort Dodge 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Roelyn 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Brushy 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Fort Dodge 1 wind report |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Callender 1 wind report |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 72 mph, measured | Fort Dodge Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Dodge 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 Webster 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).