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Hail history for Forest City, IA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest City on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 9, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Forest City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Forest City 1 hail report · closest near the center of Forest City |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Leland 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Forest City |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hayfield 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Forest City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forest City by year
When hail season peaks near Forest City
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Forest City
Jun 9, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Leland (7 mi from Forest City)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported up to 2.5 inch diameter hail.Jun 21, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Neils (9 mi from Forest City)
Jun 20, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leland (5 mi from Forest City)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of golf ball sized hail in Leland.Jul 16, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leland (6 mi from Forest City)
Apr 28, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hayfield (8 mi from Forest City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | EF? | Neils 7 mi from Forest City |
| Jun 9, 2018 | EF1 | Leland 3 mi from Forest City |
| Jun 7, 2008 | EF1 | Thompson 9 mi from Forest City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest City
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest City since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 19, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Forest City 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Forest City 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Forest City, Miller 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Leland, Miller 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Miller, Forest City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Forest City 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Forest City, Miller, Thompson 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Crystal Lake 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 63 mph, measured | Miller 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Miller 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 Forest City; 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 Forest City.
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