Hail History

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Hail history for Creston, IA

Last hail within 10 milesSep 16, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 5, 2022
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Creston on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 5, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Creston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 16, 20250.88 in
nickel		Afton
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Creston		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20251 in
quarter		Afton
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Creston		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Creston by year

306207108109310411112413114215116117118219202132232322422526

When hail season peaks near Creston

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (11).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr11May13Jun1Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Creston

May 6, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Afton (9 mi from Creston)

Mar 5, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Spaulding (7 mi from Creston)

National Weather Service description (English): Delayed Report. Golf ball to baseball hail reported. Report of numerous migratory birds killed by hail. Time estimated by radar.

Jun 15, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Creston (3 mi from Creston)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to 2 inch hail. Via social media and time estimated from radar.

Jun 25, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kent (7 mi from Creston)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported hail slightly larger than golf balls, as well as damage to flowers and crops.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cromwell (5 mi from Creston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Creston

DateRatingWherePath
May 21, 2024EF0Cromwell
6 mi from Creston		0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 21, 2024EF?Spaulding
10 mi from Creston		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF0Stringtown
9 mi from Creston		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Cromwell
7 mi from Creston		8.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Creston Airport
6 mi from Creston		9.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF1Creston
4 mi from Creston		2.9 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Afton
5 mi from Creston		12.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 26, 2024EF2Afton
6 mi from Creston		6.7 mi long, 130 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF0Nevinville
8 mi from Creston		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 5, 2022EF?Cromwell
6 mi from Creston		0.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
Oct 9, 2018EF1Cromwell
4 mi from Creston		2.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 9, 2018EF0Zion
10 mi from Creston		3.0 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Creston

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Creston since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 9, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 14, 202663 mph, measuredCreston
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedAfton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202458 mph, estimatedCreston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202363 mph, estimatedCreston, Cromwell
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202360 mph, measuredCreston Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202268 mph, measuredCreston Airport, Creston
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202259 mph, measuredCreston, Afton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 202170 mph, measuredCreston Airport, Creston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 201967 mph, measuredCreston Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 201960 mph, estimatedKent
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Creston; 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 Creston.

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