Hail History

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Hail history for Eldridge, IA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 18, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 4, 2023
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles281

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Eldridge on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Eldridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Panorama Park, Pleasant Vly
3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Eldridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Davenport
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Eldridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20251 in
quarter		Davenport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Eldridge		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 24, 20241 in
quarter		Davenport Airport
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Eldridge		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 Eldridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Eldridge

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and April (8).

Jan1Feb5Mar8Apr15May6Jun4Jul2Aug3Sep2Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Eldridge

Apr 4, 2023 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Davenport (7 mi from Eldridge)

National Weather Service description (English): A public report of mostly two inch hail stones falling with one of those stones estimated to be about 4 inches based on a picture. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Aug 15, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Donahue (5 mi from Eldridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail two inches in diameter fell in Donahue, IA.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Davenport (6 mi from Eldridge)

National Weather Service description (English): The hail fell near Paul Norton Elementary School.

Sep 17, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Davenport Airport (1 mi from Eldridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell for approximately 2 minutes with largest stones ranging from the size of half dollar coins to golf balls.

May 19, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davenport (7 mi from Eldridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Eldridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 11, 2025EF0Pleasant Vly
8 mi from Eldridge		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Davenport
7 mi from Eldridge		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF1Big Rock
9 mi from Eldridge		12.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2024EF1Maysville
5 mi from Eldridge		7.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2023EF0Maysville
8 mi from Eldridge		9.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 18, 2019EF0Grand Mound
10 mi from Eldridge		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jul 9, 2019EF?Donahue
4 mi from Eldridge		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF0Donahue
8 mi from Eldridge		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 28, 2018EF0Grand Mound
8 mi from Eldridge		3.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 26, 2017EF0Dewitt
10 mi from Eldridge		1.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 17, 2017EF1Maysville Stender Airport
8 mi from Eldridge		2.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 6, 2017EF2Dewitt
7 mi from Eldridge		19.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Eldridge

281 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Eldridge since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Mar 6, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 15, 202656 mph, measuredDavenport Municipality
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 202659 mph, measuredDavenport Municipality, Davenport, Moline
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedDavenport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202658 mph, estimatedPanorama Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202675 mph, estimatedParkview, Davenport Airport, Scott County Park
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedDavenport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202675 mph, estimatedPleasant Vly, Davenport Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202666 mph, measuredDavenport Airport, Maysville Stender Airport, Parkview
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202660 mph, estimatedParkview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, estimatedDavenport
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 Eldridge; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Eldridge.

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