Hail HistoryHome › Iowa › Jefferson County › Fairfield
Hail history for Fairfield, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairfield on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 6, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Fairfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fairfield 1 hail report · closest near the center of Fairfield |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Middlekoop Field Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fairfield |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fairfield Muni Airport, Perlee 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fairfield |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 0.75 in penny | Fairfield Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Fairfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fairfield by year
When hail season peaks near Fairfield
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Fairfield
Jun 6, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Riverside (4 mi from Fairfield)
National Weather Service description (English): mainly pea size with a few big stones just before ending.Sep 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield Muni Airport (3 mi from Fairfield)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail fell during a hail storm about 3 miles northwest of Fairfield, IA between 145 pm CDT and 152 pm CDT September 3.May 7, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Perlee (6 mi from Fairfield)
Aug 7, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield (0 mi from Fairfield)
May 6, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fairfield (3 mi from Fairfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | EF1 | Pleasant Plain 10 mi from Fairfield |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F1 | Fairfield 6 mi from Fairfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairfield
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairfield since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Sep 1, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Fairfield Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Fairfield Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Birmingham, Libertyville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Birmingham 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Fairfield Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Beckwith 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Fairfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 70 mph, estimated | Fairfield, Fairfield Muni Airport 3 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 Fairfield; 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
- Mount Pleasant
28 hail days - Ottumwa
29 hail days - Washington
28 hail days - Bloomfield
26 hail days - Kalona
35 hail days
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 Fairfield.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Fairfield's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Fairfield with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →