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Hail history for Eagle Grove, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eagle Grove on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 15, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Eagle Grove
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Woolstock 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Eagle Grove |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Eagle Grove by year
When hail season peaks near Eagle Grove
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Eagle Grove
May 15, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Thor (8 mi from Eagle Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported just smaller than baseball sized hail. This is a delayed report, and from social media. Many car windows broken at a school event.Jul 22, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Clarion (10 mi from Eagle Grove)
May 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Casey (1 mi from Eagle Grove)
Jun 22, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Goldfield (5 mi from Eagle Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball sized hail via photo posted to the KCCI ulocal page.May 25, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Holmes (10 mi from Eagle Grove)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eagle Grove
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | EF0 | Goldfield 7 mi from Eagle Grove |
| May 26, 2020 | EF1 | Woolstock 7 mi from Eagle Grove |
| Jul 19, 2018 | EF0 | Eagle Grove 6 mi from Eagle Grove |
| Jul 19, 2018 | EF0 | Woolstock 9 mi from Eagle Grove |
| Jun 26, 2013 | EF0 | Vincent 8 mi from Eagle Grove |
| Jun 22, 2010 | EF0 | Eagle Grove Airport 3 mi from Eagle Grove |
| Jun 21, 2007 | EF0 | Holmes 6 mi from Eagle Grove |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eagle Grove
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eagle Grove since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Apr 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Clarion Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Clarion Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 75 mph, measured | Woolstock, Clarion 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2020 | 59 mph, measured | Clarion Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Eagle Grove Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, measured | Clarion Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 64 mph, estimated | Eagle Grove, Goldfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Thor 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Thor 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2018 | 58 mph, measured | Clarion Airport 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 Eagle Grove; 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 Eagle Grove.
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