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Hail history for Cresco, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cresco on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Cresco
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Cresco in the last two years.
Hail days near Cresco by year
When hail season peaks near Cresco
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Cresco
Jun 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lime Spgs (10 mi from Cresco)
Jul 18, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ridgeway (8 mi from Cresco)
Jul 16, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Protivin (8 mi from Cresco)
Jun 22, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cresco (0 mi from Cresco)
Jun 28, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kendallville (8 mi from Cresco)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cresco
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | EF0 | Ridgeway 8 mi from Cresco |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Schley 10 mi from Cresco |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EF0 | Schley 6 mi from Cresco |
| Sep 6, 2016 | EF0 | Bonair 6 mi from Cresco |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cresco
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cresco since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 9, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Cresco 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cresco Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Lime Spgs, Ridgeway 2 wind reports |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 62 mph, estimated | Bluffton, Ridgeway 4 wind reports |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 66 mph, estimated | Vernon Spgs, Lime Spgs, Cresco Muni Airport 7 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Lime Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Cresco Muni Airport, Davis Corners 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2019 | 81 mph, estimated | Lime Spgs 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 46 mph, estimated | Cresco Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Ridgeway, Cresco Muni Airport 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 Cresco; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Cresco.
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